Naphtali
Naphtali in the Bible — sixth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:7), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. Naphtali belonged to the tribe of Naphtali. Referenced in 24 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that struggles or fights”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Naphtali
- Scripture References
- 24 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 23 connections
Biography
The second son born to Jacob through Rachel's handmaid Bilhah, Naphtali's name means 'my wrestling.' Rachel saw his birth as evidence of her struggle with her sister Leah. The tribe of Naphtali later settled in northern Galilee.
Significance
The territory of Naphtali was where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy about light coming to this region.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- נַפְתָּלִֽי
- Transliteration
- nafətaliy
- Meaning
- wrestling
- Greek
- Νεφθαλι
- Reference
- GEN 30:8
- Strong's
- H5321
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naphtali in the Bible?
Naphtali is described in the Bible as sixth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:7), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. Naphtali belonged to the tribe of Naphtali.
What does the name Naphtali mean?
The name Naphtali means “that struggles or fights” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.