See also Israel; Jacob, Son of Isaac

The fifth of the twelve sons of Jacob and the second child of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaiden (Gen. 30: 7-8). Naphtali had four sons (1 Chr. 7: 13).

The tribe of Naphtali: Jacob’s blessing on Naphtali is recorded in Genesis 49: 21. Moses’ blessing on the tribe is recorded in Deuteronomy 33: 23.