Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
What does Genesis 49:21 mean?
Concerning Gad, Jacob alludes to his name, which signifies a troop, and foresees the character of that tribe.
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- Naphtali Person
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My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid ( Gen. 30:8 ). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons ( Gen. 46:24 ). Little is known of him as an individual.