I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 34, specifically the incident involving Dinah, Shechem, and the people of Shechem
B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s return to Bethel and the significant events that take place there in Genesis 35
II. Jacob’s Return to Bethel
A. Verses 1-4: God instructs Jacob to return to Bethel, where he had previously built an altar and had a divine encounter
B. Verses 5-7: Jacob and his household prepare for the journey, purifying themselves and disposing of their foreign gods
C. Verses 8-15: Jacob arrives in Bethel, builds an altar, and receives a reaffirmation of God’s covenant and a new name, Israel
III. The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac
A. Verses 16-20: Rachel goes into labor and gives birth to Benjamin but dies during childbirth, and Jacob buries her near Bethlehem
B. Verses 21-22: Israel continues his journey, and Reuben commits a grave offense by sleeping with Bilhah, his father’s concubine
C. Verses 27-29: Israel is reunited with his father, Isaac, who eventually dies and is buried by his sons, Esau and Jacob
IV. The Twelve Sons of Jacob
A. Verses 23-26: The names of the twelve sons of Jacob, born to his wives and concubines, are listed
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 35
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of the narrative
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 35, focusing on Jacob’s return to Bethel, the deaths of Rachel and Isaac, and the listing of Jacob’s twelve sons. It highlights Jacob’s obedience to God’s command, the losses he experiences, and the continuation of the covenant promise through his descendants. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.