Matthew likewise uses the same words to show the loss over the death of the baby boys of Bethlehem, which was near Rachel’s tomb.
Katika kipindi cha Yeremia, nabii alirudia maneno haya akitabiri hisia zilezile za huzuni itakayotokana na kutokuwepo kwa Wayahudi wataopelekwa uhamishoni Babeli, karibu na kaburi la Raheli.