Was Benjamin A prophet?
According to the Book of Mormon, King Benjamin, son of King Mosiah the first, was the second Nephite king to rule over Zarahemla. He was considered a king and a prophet, and was the spiritual and governmental leader of his people. He is believed to have been born roughly 190 BC.
What is special about Benjamin?
Benjamin was the youngest and one of the twelve sons of the Israelite progenitor Jacob, and a founder of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Benjamin was described as a ravenous wolf by his father, and his tribe became known for their ferocity in battle.
Who is the father of Benjamin?
Jacob
Benjamin/Fathers
Why is Benjamin important in the Bible?
He was the progenitor of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin. In the Hebrew Bible unlike Rachel’s first son, Joseph, Benjamin was born in Canaan. In the Quran, Benjamin is referred to as a righteous young child, who remained with Jacob when the older brothers plotted against Joseph.
Is Joseph and Benjamin the same person?
It continues by stating that Benjamin divined that the man on the throne was Joseph, so Joseph identified himself to Benjamin (but not the other brothers), and revealed his scheme (as in the Torah) to test how fraternal the other brothers were.