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| − | '''Naphtali''' was the | + | '''Naphtali''' ([[Hebrew]]: '''נפתּלי''', ''Naftali''; "my struggle"), (b.2250 AM or 1754 BC), was the second son of [[Jacob]] and [[Bilhah]] (who was a servant to [[Rachel]]). He is the ancestor of the Tribe of [[Naphtali (tribe)|Naphtali]], one of the [[Twelve Tribes of Israel]]. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=30|verses=7}}) |
| − | == | + | == Entry into Egypt == |
| + | In 2298 AM (1706 BC), Naphtali came to [[Egypt]] permanently, having visited Egypt twice before to buy grain during the famine of 2296-2302 AM (1708-1701 BC). He was 47 years old at the time and had four named sons: [[Jahzeel]], [[Guni]], [[Jezer]], and [[Shillem]]. | ||
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| + | == Reference == | ||
| + | * Jones, Floyd N. ''[[The Chronology of the Old Testament]]''. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, p. 278. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Israel]] | ||
| + | * [[Palestine]] | ||
| + | * [[Biblical calendar]] | ||
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[[Category:Jewish People]] | [[Category:Jewish People]] | ||
Revision as of 00:31, December 3, 2008
Naphtali (Hebrew: נפתּלי, Naftali; "my struggle"), (b.2250 AM or 1754 BC), was the second son of Jacob and Bilhah (who was a servant to Rachel). He is the ancestor of the Tribe of Naphtali, one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. (Genesis 30:7 )
Entry into Egypt
In 2298 AM (1706 BC), Naphtali came to Egypt permanently, having visited Egypt twice before to buy grain during the famine of 2296-2302 AM (1708-1701 BC). He was 47 years old at the time and had four named sons: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Reference
- Jones, Floyd N. The Chronology of the Old Testament. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, p. 278.
See Also
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