Benjamin Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on benjamin bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 35:18 (KJV)
Who was Benjamin's mother?
Answer: Rachel
Study note. Genesis 35:18 (KJV) — Rachel died in childbirth, naming him Ben-oni; 'his father called him Benjamin.'
Lesson 2 · Genesis 35:18 (KJV)
What did Rachel first call him before she died?
Answer: Ben-oni
Study note. Genesis 35:18 (KJV) — 'She called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.'
Lesson 3 · Genesis 35:19 (KJV)
Near what city was Benjamin born?
Answer: Bethlehem (Ephrath)
Study note. Genesis 35:19 (KJV) — 'Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.'
Lesson 4 · Genesis 43:34 (KJV)
How much greater was Benjamin's mess at Joseph's table than his brothers'?
Answer: Fivefold
Study note. Genesis 43:34 (KJV) — 'Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs.'
Lesson 5 · Genesis 44:12 (KJV)
What was hidden in Benjamin's sack?
Answer: Joseph's silver cup
Study note. Genesis 44:12 (KJV) — 'The cup was found in Benjamin's sack.'
Lesson 6 · Genesis 45:22 (KJV)
What did Joseph give Benjamin in addition to his portion?
Answer: Five changes of raiment and 300 pieces of silver
Study note. Genesis 45:22 (KJV) — 'To Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.'
Lesson 7 · Genesis 49:27 (KJV)
In Jacob's blessing, Benjamin is compared to what?
Answer: A ravenous wolf
Study note. Genesis 49:27 (KJV) — 'Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf.'
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 9:1 (KJV)
Israel's first king came from which tribe?
Answer: Benjamin
Study note. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 (KJV) — Saul was 'a Benjamite... a choice young man, and a goodly.'
Lesson 9 · Philippians 3:5 (KJV)
Paul declared himself to be of which tribe?
Answer: Benjamin
Study note. Philippians 3:5 (KJV) — 'Of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin.'
Lesson 10 · Judges 20:46 (KJV)
In Judges 20, what calamity nearly destroyed the tribe of Benjamin?
Answer: Civil war with the other tribes
Study note. Judges 20:46-48 (KJV) — Israel's war with Benjamin nearly wiped out the tribe.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does benjamin bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?