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

Mr Naphtali said up to his death Zephaniah remained committed to doing everything he could to promote the city "on a national and international stage".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 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

And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Soares, Theodore Gerald