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Genesis 35:6-8

6 Jacob and all the people with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.

7 There he built an altar, and he called the place El Bethel, because it was there that God revealed himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother.

8 Now Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel. So it was named Allon Bacuth.

Cross References for Genesis 35:6-8

Genesis 12:8 - From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the ... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:8

Genesis 28:19 - He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:19

Genesis 28:22 - and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me ... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22

Genesis 48:3 - Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there he b... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:3

Judges 1:22-26 - Now the house of Joseph attacked Bethel, and the Lord was with them. Click to read the verse Judges 1:22-26 Click to read the verse Judges 1:22-26

Judges 1:23 - When they sent men to spy out Bethel (formerly called Luz), Click to read the verse Judges 1:23 Click to read the verse Judges 1:23