Why God Remembered Rachel and Gave Her Sons in Peace

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayetzei 17:2

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Another interpretation (of Psalms 55:19): "He has redeemed my soul in peace." The verse speaks of Rachel. Rachel said: "He has redeemed my soul in peace" — by what merit did the Holy One, blessed be He, give me sons? Because "they were with me in great number" (Psalms 55:19), through Jacob and Leah praying for me. Therefore it is said (Genesis 30:22): "And God remembered Rachel."

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