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Benjamin

Benjamin Youngest Son of Jacob

Old Testamentc. 1898 BC View journey on map

About Benjamin

Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons and the only full brother of Joseph. His mother Rachel died giving birth to him. Joseph tested his brothers by demanding Benjamin be brought to Egypt. The tribe of Benjamin later produced King Saul and the apostle Paul.

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Benjamin's Character Traits

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Benjamin's Life Timeline

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  1. Birthc. 1898 BC

    Benjamin is born near Bethlehem; Rachel dies in childbirth.

    GEN 35:16-19

  2. Joseph's Testc. 1876 BC

    Benjamin goes to Egypt with his brothers; Joseph uses him to test them.

    GEN 43:15-16

  3. Silver Cupc. 1876 BC

    Joseph's cup is found in Benjamin's sack; Judah pleads for him.

    GEN 44:12-34

  4. Blessingc. 1859 BC

    Jacob blesses Benjamin as 'a ravenous wolf.'

    GEN 49:27

Who is linked to Benjamin

Who is linked to Benjamin
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Benjamin's Key Relationships

Jacob
JacobFamily

Father - Jacob especially loved Benjamin after losing Joseph.

Rachel
RachelFamily

Mother - Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin.

Joseph
JosephFamily

Full Brother - Benjamin was Joseph's only full brother through Rachel.

Benjamin's Key Locations

Bethlehem
Bethlehem

Where Benjamin was born and Rachel died.

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Spiritual Lessons from Benjamin

Object of Protective Love

Benjamin was the object of Jacob's protective love after losing Joseph. This made Judah's willingness to sacrifice himself for Benjamin all the more significant. Sometimes God uses our love for others to transform us.

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