From Nave’s Topical Bible
Benjamin
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 60Passages listed
- 18Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- 1. Son of Jacob by RachelGenesis 35:18Genesis 35:24Genesis 46:19
- Taken into EgyptGenesis 42Genesis 43Genesis 44Genesis 45
- Prophecy concerningGenesis 49:27
- Descendants ofGenesis 46:21Numbers 26:38–41
- 2. TRIBE OF
- Census of
- At SinaiNumbers 1:37
- On the plain of MoabNumbers 26:41
- Clans ofNumbers 26:38–401 Chronicles 7:6–121 Chronicles 8
- Position of, in camp and marchNumbers 2:18Numbers 2:22
- Moses' benediction uponDeuteronomy 32:12
- Allotment in the land of CanaanJoshua 18:11–28
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- ReallotmentEzekiel 48:23
- Did not exterminate the JebusitesJudges 1:21
- Join Deborah in the war against SiseraJudges 5:14
- Territory of, invaded by the AmmonitesJudges 10:9
- Did not avenge the crime of the Gibeonites against the Levite's concubine, the war that followedJudges 19Judges 20
- Saul, the first king of Israel, from1 Samuel 9:11 Samuel 9:171 Samuel 10:201 Samuel 10:21
- Its rank during the time of Samuel1 Samuel 9:21
- Jerusalem within the territory ofJeremiah 6:1
- A company of, joins David at Ziklag1 Chronicles 12:11 Chronicles 12:21 Chronicles 12:16
- Not enrolled by Joab when he took a census of the military forces of Israel1 Chronicles 21:6
- Loyal to Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul2 Samuel 2:92 Samuel 2:152 Samuel 2:311 Chronicles 12:29
- Subsequently joins David2 Samuel 3:192 Samuel 19:162 Samuel 19:17
- Loyal to Rehoboam1 Kings 12:212 Chronicles 11:1
- Military forces of
- During the reign of Asa2 Chronicles 14:8
- During the reign of Jehoshaphat2 Chronicles 17:17
- Skill in archery and as slingers of stonesJudges 3:15Judges 20:161 Chronicles 8:401 Chronicles 12:2
- Return to Palestine from the exile in BabylonEzra 1:5
- Saints of, seen in John's visionRevelation 7:8
- Paul, of the tribe ofRomans 11:1Philippians 3:5
- See Israel
- 3. Grandson of Benjamin1 Chronicles 7:10
- 4. A son of HarimEzra 10:32
- Probably identical with the man mentioned inNehemiah 3:23
- 5. A Jew who assisted in purifying the wall of JerusalemNehemiah 12:34
- 6. A gate of JerusalemJeremiah 20:2Jeremiah 37:13Jeremiah 38:7Zechariah 14:10
The passages, in Bible order (60)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 35:18
And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.
Commentary on Genesis 35:182 voices
She called his name Ben-oni--The dying mother gave this name to her child, significant of her circumstances; but Jacob changed his name into Benjamin. This is thought by some to have been originally Benjamin, "a son of days," that is, of old age. But with its present ending it means "son of the right hand," that is, particularly dear and precious.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
(Verse 18.) And it came to pass, when her soul departed, for she died, that he called her name, 'The Son of my Sorrow'; but his father called his name Benjamin. In Hebrew, the similarity of the name is echoed; for the son of my sorrow, which the dying mother gave him as a name, is called Benoni (). However, the son of the right hand, that is, of strength, which Jacob changed, is called Benjamin. Hence, those who think Benjamin () is interpreted as 'Son of Days' are mistaken.
Jerome· Hebrew Questions on GenesisPatristic
- Genesis 42:1
When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?”
Commentary on Genesis 42:12 voices
Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt--learned from common rumor. It is evident from Jacob's language that his own and his sons' families had suffered greatly from the scarcity; and through the increasing severity of the scourge, those men, who had formerly shown both activity and spirit, were sinking into despondency.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
And Jacob said to his sons, "Why are you idle? Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy food for us." This is not something Jacob said one time; he says it daily to his sons who come to Christ's grace too late, "Why are you idle? Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt." From this grain there comes the grain that rises again. And so whoever suffers famine ought to attribute it to his own laziness. "Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt."
Ambrose of Milan· On Joseph the PatriarchPatristic
- Genesis 44:1
Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack.
Commentary on Genesis 44:11 voice
But for what purpose was the money restored? It was done, in the first instance, from kindly feelings to his father; but another and further design seems to have been the prevention of any injurious impressions as to the character of Benjamin.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Genesis 45:1
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.
Commentary on Genesis 45:12 voices
And whereas it thus bursts forth in tears, this softness or tenderness is more deserving of praise than if he had maintained an equable temper. Therefore the stoics speak foolishly when they say, that it is an heroic virtue not to be touched with compassion.
John Calvin· Commentaries, 1554Reformed
The private conversations of friends are the most free. When Joseph would put on love he puts off state, and it was not fit his servants should be witnesses of this. Thus Christ graciously manifests himself and his loving-kindness to his people, out of the sight and hearing of the world.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
- Genesis 46:19
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
Commentary on Genesis 46:191 voice
In the speech of Stephen (Ac 7:14) the number is stated to be seventy-five; but as that estimate includes five sons of Ephraim and Manasseh (1Ch 7:14-20), born in Egypt, the two accounts coincide.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Commentary on Genesis 46:211 voice
In the speech of Stephen (Ac 7:14) the number is stated to be seventy-five; but as that estimate includes five sons of Ephraim and Manasseh (1Ch 7:14-20), born in Egypt, the two accounts coincide.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Genesis 49:27
Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”
Commentary on Genesis 49:272 voices
The devil has many wolves, whom he directs towards the sheep of Christ; and therefore Joseph, being intelligent, snatched the wolf Paul, the enemy who came to plunder the sheep, in order to save his own sheep, making him a teacher from a persecutor. Concerning whom Jacob says, as it is written: Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he shall devour prey, and in the evening he shall divide the spoil among the princes. The wolf was present when he scattered and devoured the sheep of the Church. But the one who was a wolf became a shepherd.
Ambrose of Milan· On the Blessings of the PatriarchsPatristic
Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf,.... All the three Targums apply this prophecy to the priests offering the daily sacrifice, morning and evening, in the temple, which stood in the lot of Benjamin, and dividing what was left, and eating it. But it respects the tribe itself, compared to a wolf for its fortitude, courage, and valour, as well as for its rapaciousness, it being a warlike tribe; and the Jewish writers (q) say, that it is compared to a wolf, because of its strength.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Numbers 1:37
those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.
Commentary on Numbers 1:371 voice
Thirty five thousand - The smallest number, except one, though Benjamin had more immediate children than any of his brethren, Gen. xlvi, 21, whereas Daniel had but one immediate son, Gen. xlvi, 23, yet now his number is the biggest but one of all the tribes, and is almost double to that of Benjamin.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765Evangelical
- Numbers 2:18
On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard:
Commentary on Numbers 2:181 voice
The tabernacle or sacred tent of their Divine King, with the camp of the Levites around it (see on Nu 3:38), formed the center, as does the chief's in the encampment of all nomad people. In marching, this order was adhered to, with some necessary variations. Judah led the way, followed, it is most probable, by Issachar and Zebulun [Nu 10:14-16].
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Numbers 2:22
Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
Commentary on Numbers 2:221 voice
The tabernacle or sacred tent of their Divine King, with the camp of the Levites around it (see on Nu 3:38), formed the center, as does the chief's in the encampment of all nomad people. In marching, this order was adhered to, with some necessary variations. Judah led the way, followed, it is most probable, by Issachar and Zebulun [Nu 10:14-16].
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Numbers 26:38–41
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,
Commentary on Numbers 26:38–411 voice
The sons of Benjamin - Who were ten, Gen. xlvi, 21, whereof only five are here mentioned, the rest probably, together with their families, being extinct.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765Evangelical
- Numbers 26:41
These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.
- Deuteronomy 32:12
The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him.
- Joshua 18:11–28
The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph:
Commentary on Joshua 18:11–282 voices
And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families,.... This was the first lot of the seven that came up; it was but a small lot, and therefore called "little Benjamin", Psa 68:27; but the land was very pleasant and fruitful.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
See the marginal references. There are many indications found in this and the next chapter that the text is in great disorder, and many of the places are still unknown. Jos 18:14 And compassed the corner ... - Render “and turned on the west side southward.” The meaning is, that at lower Beth-horon the northern boundary-line of Benjamin curved round and ran southward - Beth-horon being its extreme westerly point. Jos 18:21 The “Valley of Keziz,” or “Emek-Keziz,” is perhaps the “Wady el Kaziz,” at no great distance east of Jerusalem.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
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