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From the Tribe of Benjamin

Nathan Matthews
09/13/15 - Sunday AM

In Genesis 49, Jacob is about to pass from this life, and he calls his sons together to offer them a blessing. To his last son, Benjamin, he says this in verse 27: “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf.” The tribe of Benjamin was known for their fierce and mighty warriors (Judges 20:15-16; 1 Chronicles 12:2; Judges 3:15). And, from the tribe of Benjamin, we see two men rise up and become great leaders – but one man allowed vices to rule his life and the other displayed the virtues of God.