Naphtali
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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.