The story of Benjamin

Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob and the father of the tribe of Benjamin in the Hebrew Bible. He is most famous for being one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and his tribe was known for being very loyal to the tribe of Judah and King David. In the New Testament, the apostle Paul is said to have been of the tribe of Benjamin. Benjamin was born in Paddan Aram and died in Egypt, but there is no specific information on the circumstances of his death.
Name meaning
Son of the right hand
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Son of Jacob.
First mention
Genesis 35:18
Appearances in the Bible
161 mentions
