Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and full brother to Joseph, holds a significant place in the narrative of Jacob's family. Born to Rachel, Jacob's favored wife, Benjamin's presence was deeply cherished, as Jacob believed the loss of another beloved son would bring about his own demise. Upon the brothers' return to Egypt with Benjamin during the famine, Joseph, unrecognized by them, treated them well, restoring Simeon and hosting them in his house. Benjamin, however, received special favor, being given five times the food of the others, along with three hundred pieces of silver and five new sets of clothing. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin, though the smallest and weakest of the twelve tribes of Israel due to a devastating war against the other eleven tribes, was still used mightily by God. Jacob's blessing to Benjamin in Genesis 49:27 portrayed him as a ravenous wolf, devouring prey in the morning and dividing spoil at night. Israel's first king, Saul, a Benjamite, exemplified this initially with humility, acknowledging his tribe's small stature, yet later succumbed to sin, becoming as ravenous as foretold, even seeking to kill his own son, Jonathan, for loyalty to David. Moses offered another prophecy in Deuteronomy 33:12, describing Benjamin as the beloved of the Lord, dwelling in safety by Him and sheltered between His shoulders. This prophecy finds echo in the life of Paul, another Benjamite, who initially persecuted the church with zeal, acting as a ravening wolf. However, after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul was transformed, becoming the beloved of the Lord, preaching Christ with strength and proving that Jesus is the Christ, thus dwelling in the safety and shelter of His presence.

The tribe of Benjamin, according to the historical and prophetic evidence compiled, is identified with the modern nations of Norway and Iceland. These identifications, while general, are supported by national traits and histories that suggest a connection to the ancient tribe, though national borders do not always align with ethnic boundaries, and gentiles from various nations have also settled among these regions, particularly in urban areas.

The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place among the covenant people of Israel. When civil war divided Judah from Israel after the death of Solomon, Benjamin remained loyal to Judah in the South. Unlike the northern tribes, who separated from God's revealed religion and set up divisive altars for blood sacrifices in violation of the command to offer sacrifices only at the great altar in Jerusalem, Benjamin resisted this deviation and stayed faithful to the house of David. This loyalty underscores the tribe's commitment to the true worship and covenant established by God.