# Benjamin, Benjaminite

## Facts:

Benjamin was Jacob’s twelfth son. He was Rachel’s second son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

* The tribe descended from him was known as the “tribe of Benjamin” or “Benjamin” or the “Benjaminites.”
* In Hebrew, the name Benjamin means “son of my right hand.”
* The tribe of Benjamin settled just northwest of the Dead Sea, north of Jerusalem.
* King Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin.
* The apostle Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [twelve tribes of Israel](../other/12tribesofisrael.md), [Jacob](../names/jacob.md), [Rachel](../names/rachel.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 2:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/02/01)
* [1 Kings 2:8](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/08)
* [Acts 13:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/21)
* [Genesis 35:18](rc://en/tn/help/gen/35/18)
* [Genesis 42:4](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/04)
* [Genesis 42:35-36](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/35)
* [Philippians 3:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/04)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1144, G09580
