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.

The Tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in the ordered blessings and prophecies given by Jacob and Moses. In the blessings of Jacob, as recorded in Genesis 49, Benjamin is blessed in the order of his birth, following Joseph, which aligns with the expected sequence. However, in Deuteronomy 33, when Moses blesses the tribes of Israel before his death, he reverses this order, placing Benjamin before Joseph. This deviation from birth order reflects a focus on the tribal significance over time rather than the original sequence of birth. The special recognition given to Benjamin stems from the association with the location of God's Temple, as Solomon's Temple is built in a portion of Benjamin's inherited land. This distinction highlights the importance of Benjamin among the tribes in the divine order of territorial and spiritual significance.

Paul, in detailing his pedigree, highlights his connection to the tribe of Benjamin, emphasizing his pure Israelite descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He notes that Benjamin was the only tribe to voluntarily support the family of David, aligning with Judah when the secession from Israel occurred. This distinction underscores Paul's heritage as a Hebrew of the Hebrews, establishing his equal standing with those he critiques among the Jews. He uses this background to assert that his critique is not born of jealousy or inferiority, but from a position of shared lineage and advantage in the flesh. However, Paul ultimately renounces this pedigree, including his tribal identity, recognizing that such merits are nothing compared to his relationship with Christ, and could even rival his total trust in Him if held in value.