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Naphtali
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About
Sixth son of Jacob, born to Bilhah. Rachel named him Naphtali ('my struggle'). Jacob blessed him as 'a doe set free.' His tribe's territory in Galilee is where Isaiah foretold a great light would dawn — fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus.
Relationships
Key Scripture Appearances
Genesis 30:8
Genesis 49:21
Isaiah 9:1
Matthew 4:15
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