Naphtali

American  

[naf-tuh-lahy] / ˈnæf təˌlaɪ /

noun

1. 1. (in the Bible) the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah.

   2. one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel, traditionally descended from him.

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Naphtali British  

/ ˈnæftəˌlaɪ /

noun

1. Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Rachel's handmaid (Genesis 30:7–8)

2. the tribe descended from him

3. the territory of this tribe, between the Sea of Galilee and the mountains of central Galilee

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Etymology

Origin of Naphtali

Ultimately from Hebrew Naphtālī, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

"He always saw himself as a son of Birmingham and he was passionate about promoting the city," his brother Tippa Naphtali said in a statement.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

"He always saw himself as a 'son of Birmingham' and he was passionate about promoting the city", his brother Tippa Naphtali said in a statement.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

After seven years off the map, when Miriam returns, she has the gall to ask Naphtali whether he will help turn his abandonment into her next piece.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Hudson County prosecutors say police in Kearny found 30-year-old Naphtali Dykes lying in the center of Old Lincoln Highway shortly before 2 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2018

In quoting them he leaves out the portion referring to the invasion of Zebulon and Naphtali.

From The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules by Lisle, Lionel