Meaning
Benjamin is a Hebrew proper name meaning “son of the right hand.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
Rachel died while giving birth to him. She initially called him Benoni, but Jacob called him Benjamin.
Benjamin became the ancestor of the tribe of Benjamin.
Key References
- Genesis 35:16-20
- Genesis 42-45
- Genesis 46:19
- Genesis 49:27
- Deuteronomy 33:12
- Judges 20
- 1 Samuel 9:1-2
- Esther 2:5
- Matthew 1:11
- Romans 11:1
- Philippians 3:5
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Rachel
- Joseph
- Benoni
- Tribe of Benjamin