Benjamite
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Benjamite in the Bible?
A Benjamite is a member of the Israelite tribe of Benjamin, descended from the patriarch Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Notable figures from this tribe include King Saul, the apostle Paul, and various individuals mentioned in the books of Samuel and Kings.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the term Benjamite allows readers to trace the lineage of key biblical leaders, particularly King Saul, and understand the complex tribal rivalries and political shifts that shaped the early monarchy of Israel as recorded in the historical books of the Old Testament.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.