Bible Dictionary
Benjamin
Benjamin was Jacob’s youngest son, born to Rachel. His descendants formed the tribe of Benjamin, which received territory between Ephraim and Judah and included Saul and the apostle Paul among its notable members.
Biblical Usage
Benjamin’s family and tribe appear throughout Israel’s history. The tribe endured near extermination in civil war, produced Saul the first king of Israel, became closely allied with Judah, and is represented in the New Testament by Paul of Tarsus.
Scripture References
Genesis 35:18
Genesis 49:27
Deuteronomy 33:12
Joshua 18:21
Numbers 1:36
Numbers 1:37
Psalms 68:27
Romans 11:1
Philippians 3:5
Joshua 18:21-28
Judges 20:20
Judges 20:21
2 Samuel 19:16
2 Samuel 19:17
1 Kings 11:13
1 Kings 12:20
Ezra 1:5
Ezra 10:9
1 Samuel 20:20
1 Samuel 20:36
2 Samuel 1:22
1 Chronicles 8:40
1 Chronicles 12:2
Jeremiah 37:13
Jeremiah 38:7
Zechariah 14:10
2 Kings 14:13
Genesis 35:16
1 Chronicles 7:10
Ezra 10:32