Benjamin(3)
Benjamin in the Bible — descendant of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:32). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “son of the right hand”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, born as his mother died in childbirth. Rachel named him Ben-oni ('son of my sorrow'), but Jacob renamed him Benjamin ('son of my right hand'). He was the only son of Jacob born in Canaan and was deeply loved by his father. He became the father of the tribe of Benjamin.
Significance
Benjamin's tribe produced Israel's first king (Saul) and the apostle Paul, and remained loyal to Judah when the kingdom divided.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- בְּנְיָמִן
- Transliteration
- bənəyamin
- Meaning
- son of [the] right hand; southerner
- Greek
- Βενιαμιν
- Reference
- EZR 10:32
- Strong's
- H1144
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Benjamin in the Bible?
Benjamin is described in the Bible as descendant of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:32).
What does the name Benjamin mean?
The name Benjamin means “son of the right hand” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.