Benjamin's Journey Map

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Benjamin's Journey Map

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Benjamin is born near Bethlehem; Rachel dies in childbirth.
GEN.35.16

And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour. {a little...: Heb. a little piece of ground}

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 1898 BC

    Bethlehem

    Benjamin is born near Bethlehem; Rachel dies in childbirth.

    GEN 35:16-19

  2. Joseph's Testc. 1876 BC

    Egypt

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

    GEN 43:15-16

  3. Silver Cupc. 1876 BC

    Canaan

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

    GEN 44:12-34

  4. Blessingc. 1859 BC

    Canaan

    Jacob blesses Benjamin as 'a ravenous wolf.'

    GEN 49:27

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