BENJAMIN
Name
Benjamin
Alternate Name(s)
Ben-oni
Nationality
Hebrew
Notable Family Members
Jacob (father)
Rachel (mother)
Joseph (brother)
Bible Passages
Genesis 35, 42-49
Location
Born in Canaan; died in Goshen in Egypt
Character Traits
No details given
Associations
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Naphtali, Dan, Asher, Gad
Enemies
N/A
Major Events/Purpose in God’s Plan
• Youngest son of Jacob (Israel)
• Rachel died while giving birth to him
• Was accused by Joseph of stealing silver cup in order to get Jacob to come to Egypt (Genesis 44)
• Father of the tribe of Benjamin