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Benjamin
Facts:
Benjamin was the youngest son born to Jacob and his wife Rachel. His name means, "son of my right hand."
- He and his older brother Joseph were the only children of Rachel, who died after Benjamin was born.
- The descendants of Benjamin became one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- King Saul was from the Israelite tribe of Benjamin.
- The apostle Paul was also from the tribe of Benjamin.
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(See also: Israel, Jacob, Joseph (OT), Paul, Rachel, twelve tribes of Israel)