Naphtali

[ naf-tuh-lahy ]

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noun

1. (in the Bible) the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah.
2. one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel, traditionally descended from him.

Naphtali

/ ˈ��æ�ڳ�əˌ��ɪ /

noun

Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Rachel's handmaid (Genesis 30:7–8)
the tribe descended from him
the territory of this tribe, between the Sea of Galilee and the mountains of central Galilee

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Naphtali¹

Ultimately from Hebrew ��ī, of uncertain origin and meaning

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Example Sentences

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Giving a statement on behalf of family this month, his brother Tippa Naphtali said following Zephaniah's death, his family were approached by "many individuals, organisations and institutions who wanted to stage events or initiatives in his memory".

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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".

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"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.

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"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.

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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.

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