Benjamin in the Old Testament was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob and the founder of one of the southern tribes of the Hebrews.

Names of jacob's sons and their meaning. Issachar Leah man of hire 10. After bearing Judah Leah stopped bearing children. His Love for Benjamin.

2 Simeon was next and he was also a son of Leah. Dan Bilhah judge 6. Jacobs 12 sons were Reuben Simeon.

The 12 tribes of Israel take their names from the 12 sons of Jacob whose name was changed to Israel. Its amazing how God hid all these wonderful truths in simple names and stories. She named him Reuben for she said It is because the Lord has seen my misery.

Surely my husband will love me now Genesis 2932 REFERENCE LEAH Simeon Levi Judah She conceived again and when she gave birth to a son she said Because the Lord heard that I. The meaning of the tribal names themselves. For example Jacobs son Benjamin is the patriarch of the Tribe of Benjamin.

His Grief Over the Loss of Joseph. Benjamin Son of His right hand. The name Reuben Behold A Son gives to us the first Christian message Behold the Lamb of God or Son of GOD which taketh away the sin of the world This was GODs first word to His people Israel and to you and to me as we seek salvation.

Now let us take these names of the sons of Jacob in order and meaning and make an astonishing discovery. Judah Leah let him God be praised 5. She named him Reuben for she said It is because the Lord has seen my misery.