Naphtali

Generation 2 from Adam

Biography

The second son born to Jacob through Rachel's handmaid Bilhah, Naphtali's name means 'my wrestling.' Rachel saw his birth as evidence of her struggle with her sister Leah. The tribe of Naphtali later settled in northern Galilee.
The territory of Naphtali was where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy about light coming to this region.

Life Events

Age 0
Birth to Jacob through Bilhah
Age None
Traveled to Egypt with family

Parents

Jacob or Israel Kekulé #4503599627370496

Children (4)

Related Scriptures

"And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem."