# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md)) (See also: [israel](../other/israel.md) **·** [jacob](../other/jacob.md) **·** [josephot](../other/josephot.md) **·** [paul](../other/paul.md) **·** [rachel](../other/rachel.md) **·** [12tribesofisrael](../other/12tribesofisrael.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/02/01) * [1 Kings 02:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/02/08) * [Acts 13:21-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/21) * [Genesis 35:16-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/35/16) * [Genesis 42:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/42/01) * [Genesis 42:35-36](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/42/35) * [Philippians 03:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/03/04)