# Benjamin #

## Facts: ##

Benjamin was the youngest son born to Jacob and his wife Rachel. His name means, "son of my right hand."

* He and his older brother Joseph were the only children of Rachel, who died after Benjamin was born.
* The descendants of Benjamin became one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
* King Saul was from the Israelite tribe of Benjamin.
* The apostle Paul was also from the tribe of Benjamin.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](en/tn/1ch/help/02/01)
* [1 Kings 02:8-9](en/tn/1ki/help/02/08)
* [Acts 13:21-22](en/tn/act/help/13/21)
* [Genesis 35:16-20](en/tn/gen/help/35/16)
* [Genesis 42:1-4](en/tn/gen/help/42/01)
* [Genesis 42:35-36](en/tn/gen/help/42/35)
* [Philippians 03:4-5](en/tn/php/help/03/04)