Meaning
Naphtali is a Hebrew proper name associated with “wrestling” or “struggle.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel’s maid.
He became the ancestor of the tribe of Naphtali.
Key References
- Genesis 30:7-8
- Genesis 35:25
- Genesis 46:24
- Genesis 49:21
- Exodus 1:4
- Numbers 1:42-43
- Numbers 26:48-50
- Deuteronomy 33:23
- Joshua 19:32-39
- Matthew 4:13-16
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Bilhah
- Rachel
- Tribe of Naphtali
- Zebulun