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Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob and the founder of the Israelite tribe of Naphtali. Learn about his biblical references, family, and apocryphal testament.
Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, located in the north of Canaan. It was part of the Kingdom of Israel until it was conquered and exiled by Assyria in the 8th century BCE.
Among the lesser-known yet significant tribes of Israel is Naphtali. In this exploration, we delve into the rich history and profound contributions of the Tribe of Naphtali, shedding light on its role and territory within the Israelite confederation.
Naphtali, in biblical times, one of the 12 tribes that, under the leadership of Joshua, took possession of Canaan, the Promised Land, after the death of Moses. The tribe was named after the younger of two sons born to Jacob and Bilhah, a maidservant of Jacob’s second wife, Rachel.
Naphtali was the sixth of Jacob’s sons and was the youngest of two sons born to him by his concubine Bilhah. Naphtali had four sons: יַחְצְאֵל Yachtsiel (AV Jahzeel), גוּנִי Guni, יֵצֶר Yetser (AV Jezer) and שִׁלֵּם Shillem (Gen. 46:24), the latter also being called שַׁלּוּם Shallum (1 Chron. 7:13). One of ...
Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, with a fertile territory in northern Canaan. It had a history of military valor and suffered from Assyrian invasions and deportations.
Naptali was the son of Jacob and Rachel's maidservant Bilhah and the father of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Naphtali settled in northern Canaan and were described as brave soldiers in the Song of Deborah (Judges 5:18).
