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in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/49.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, devouring his enemies in the morning and dividing his plunder in the evening.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/49.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey and at evening dividing the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/49.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin shall ravin <i>as</i> a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he shall devour the prey, And at night he shall divide the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoils.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoil.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And at night he divides the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a wolf; he tears his prey. In the morning he devours the prey, and in the evening he divides the plunder.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a wolf; he tears his prey. In the morning he devours the prey, and in the evening he divides the plunder.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Benjamin is a wolf that raveneth: In the morning she shall devour the prey, And at even he shall divide the spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Benjamin, you are a fierce wolf, destroying your enemies morning and evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Benjamin is a wolf that ravineth: In the morning he shall devour the prey, And at even he shall divide the spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"[Benjamin] is a ravenous wolf. In the morning he devours his prey. In the evening he divides the plunder."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Benjamin is like a vicious wolf. Morning and evening he kills and devours." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Benjamin is vicious like a wolf; what he kills in the morning he devours in the evening."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning devouring the prey, and in the evening dividing the plunder." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. In the morning he will devour the prey, and at evening he will divide the plunder."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Benjamin shall raven as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. In the morning he will devour the prey. At evening he will divide the plunder.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Benjamin! A wolf tears; In the morning he eats prey, "" And at evening he apportions spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Benjamin! a wolf teareth; In the morning he eateth prey, And at evening he apportioneth spoil.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Benjamin, a Wolf, tearing in pieces; in the morning will he eat the prey, and at evening he will divide the prey.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin a ravenous wolf, in the morning shall eat the prey, and in the evening shall divide the spoil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning he will eat the prey, and in the evening he will divide the spoil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; mornings he devours the prey, and evenings he distributes the spoils.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey, and at evening dividing the spoil.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin is a plundering wolf; in the morning he shall devour the prey, and in the evening he shall divide the spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Benyamin is a plundering wolf; at dawn he will eat the prey and in the evening he will divide whatever is snatched.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Benjamin is a wolf that raveneth; In the morning he devoureth the prey, And at even he divideth the spoil.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Benjamin, as a ravening wolf, shall eat still in the morning, and at evening he gives food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/49-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=13006" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Jacob Blesses His Sons</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/2061.htm" title="2061: zə·’êḇ (N-ms) -- A wolf. From an unused root meaning to be yellow; a wolf.">is a ravenous wolf;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2963.htm" title="2963: yiṭ·rāp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To tear, rend, pluck. A primitive root; to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">in the morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: yō·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">he devours</a> <a href="/hebrew/5706.htm" title="5706: ‘aḏ (N-ms) -- Booty, prey. The same as ad in the sense of the aim of an attack; booty.">the prey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: wə·lā·‘e·reḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">in the evening</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: yə·ḥal·lêq (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">he divides</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: šā·lāl (N-ms) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">the plunder.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12</a></span><br />Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Judges 20:25</a></span><br />That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-35.htm">Judges 20:35</a></span><br />The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-48.htm">Judges 20:48</a></span><br />And the men of Israel turned back against the other Benjamites and put to the sword all the cities, including the animals and everything else they found. And they burned down all the cities in their path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47-48</a></span><br />After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a></span><br />And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-14.htm">1 Samuel 24:14</a></span><br />Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">1 Samuel 25:10-11</a></span><br />But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters. / Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a></span><br />They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-5.htm">Jeremiah 6:5</a></span><br />Rise up, let us attack by night and destroy her fortresses!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25</a></span><br />The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Benjamin shall shred as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.</p><p class="hdg">ravin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a></b></br> And the sons of Benjamin <i>were</i> Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12</a></b></br> <i>And</i> of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; <i>and the LORD</i> shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.</p><p class="hdg">a wolf.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-24.htm">Numbers 23:24</a></b></br> Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat <i>of</i> the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-15.htm">Judges 3:15-29</a></b></br> But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-21.htm">Judges 20:21,25</a></b></br> And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men… </p><p class="hdg">at night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-6.htm">Jeremiah 5:6</a></b></br> Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, <i>and</i> a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, <i>and</i> their backslidings are increased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25,27</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/13-7.htm">Hosea 13:7,8</a></b></br> Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe <i>them</i>: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Apportioneth</a> <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-13.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Devours</a> <a href="/genesis/49-7.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Divides</a> <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Divideth</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Dividing</a> <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Division</a> <a href="/genesis/27-25.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/genesis/30-16.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/genesis/44-3.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/46-2.htm">Night</a> <a href="/genesis/34-29.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/genesis/8-7.htm">Raven</a> <a href="/genesis/15-11.htm">Ravenous</a> <a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/genesis/34-29.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Wolf</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/21-17.htm">Apportioneth</a> <a href="/exodus/1-3.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/31-9.htm">Booty</a> <a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/exodus/24-17.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/numbers/23-24.htm">Devours</a> <a href="/exodus/14-16.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-3.htm">Divides</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-4.htm">Divideth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-3.htm">Dividing</a> <a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Division</a> <a href="/exodus/12-15.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/exodus/12-6.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/exodus/12-8.htm">Food</a> <a href="/exodus/4-11.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/exodus/12-8.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/exodus/7-15.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/exodus/10-13.htm">Night</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/numbers/14-3.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-15.htm">Raven</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Ravenous</a> <a href="/numbers/13-25.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/exodus/32-2.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-20.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Wolf</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Jacob calls his sons to bless them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Their blessing in particular.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">He charges them about his burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">He dies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This imagery suggests a fierce and aggressive nature, which is evident in the history of the tribe. The Benjamites were known for their skill in battle, as seen in <a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20</a>, where they fought valiantly against the other tribes of Israel. The wolf is a symbol of both cunning and predatory instincts, reflecting the tribe's ability to be both strategic and formidable in conflict. This metaphor also foreshadows the future leaders from this tribe, such as King Saul, who was the first king of Israel, and the Apostle Paul, originally Saul of Tarsus, who was zealous in his early persecution of Christians.<p><b>in the morning he devours the prey,</b><br>The phrase "in the morning" can symbolize the beginning or the prime of life, suggesting that the tribe of Benjamin would be vigorous and successful in its early endeavors. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin was one of the smaller tribes, yet it played a significant role in the early history of Israel. The "devouring of prey" indicates their initial conquests and victories, as seen in their early military successes. This can also be seen as a prophetic insight into the tribe's future, where they would have significant influence and power during the early monarchy of Israel.<p><b>in the evening he divides the plunder.”</b><br>"Evening" may symbolize the latter part of life or a period of decline. The division of plunder suggests a time of sharing or distributing the gains from their earlier conquests. This could imply a period of peace or settlement after the initial aggression. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin faced near destruction in the civil war described in <a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20-21</a>, which could be seen as a time of decline or evening. However, they were later restored and continued to have influence, as seen in the establishment of Jerusalem within their territory. The division of plunder can also be seen as a metaphor for the spreading of the Gospel by the Apostle Paul, a Benjamite, who shared the spiritual riches of Christ with the Gentiles, thus dividing the spiritual plunder among the nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin is the forefather of the tribe of Benjamin. His tribe is known for its fierce warriors and significant role in Israel's history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch who delivers this prophecy over his sons, Jacob is also known as Israel. His blessings and prophecies over his sons are foundational for the tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>Known for its military prowess, the tribe of Benjamin produced several notable figures, including King Saul and the Apostle Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_blessing.htm">Prophetic Blessing</a></b><br>This verse is part of Jacob's prophetic blessings over his sons, which are both descriptive and predictive of their future roles and characteristics.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation that emerges from Jacob's descendants, with each tribe playing a unique role in its history and development.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_prophecy.htm">The Nature of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jacob's words over Benjamin reveal the dual nature of prophecy—both a reflection of character and a prediction of future events. This reminds us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and its implications.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_heritage.htm">The Power of Heritage</a></b><br>Benjamin's legacy as a "ravenous wolf" speaks to the strength and potential within a family or community. We should consider how our backgrounds shape our identity and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_of_strength_and_division.htm">Balance of Strength and Division</a></b><br>The imagery of devouring prey and dividing plunder suggests both strength and the potential for division. Christians are called to harness their God-given strengths for unity and constructive purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The tribe of Benjamin's role in Israel's history, including producing leaders like Saul and Paul, underscores the responsibility that comes with leadership. We are called to lead with integrity and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_transformation.htm">Redemption and Transformation</a></b><br>Despite the tribe's tumultuous history, figures like Paul demonstrate the possibility of transformation and redemption. Our past does not define our future in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_benjamin's_'wolf'_image_accurate.htm">Does the portrayal of Benjamin as a “ravenous wolf” in Genesis 49:27 conflict with other biblical accounts or historical evidence about the tribe’s character?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_blessings_for_his_sons.htm">What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_benjamin_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benjamin in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/49.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Benjamin.</span>--With this description of their ancestor agrees the character of his race, which was the most spirited and warlike of all the tribes of Israel.<p>It would be interesting to compare the notices of the several tribes in the subsequent history with Jacob's blessing of their progenitors, and with that also given by Moses. The fathers, moreover, found in the words of the patriarch faint foreshadowings of the spiritual truths of Christianity. But such discussions exceed the limits of a commentary, and it has seemed best to give only the primary explanation of Jacob's words, in accordance, as far as possible, with the standpoint of the patriarch himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/49.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf</span> (literally, <span class="accented">a wolf, he shall tear in pieces</span>): <span class="cmt_word">in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.</span> The prediction alludes to the warlike character of the tribe of Benjamin, which was manifested in Ehud the judge (<a href="/judges/3-15.htm">Judges 3:15</a>), and Saul the king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6-11</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">1 Samuel 14:13, 15, 47, 48</a>), who both sprang from Rachel's younger son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/49-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּנְיָמִין֙</span> <span class="translit">(bin·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a ravenous wolf;</span><br /><span class="heb">זְאֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(zə·’êḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2061.htm">Strong's 2061: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wolf</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֖קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he devours</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֣אכַל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the prey,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5706.htm">Strong's 5706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Booty, prey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the evening</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָעֶ֖רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·‘e·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evening</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he divides</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחַלֵּ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥal·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the plunder.”</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">OT Law: Genesis 49:27 Benjamin is a ravenous wolf (Gen. 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