Benjamin the Righteous icon

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Orthodox icon of the Righteous Benjamin. Copy of a contemporary icon. Commemorated December 17. The youngest son of Jacob, he was called Benoni and then Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-18) . Before his death Jacob blessed him in a seemingly backhanded way, saying that “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, devouring his prey in the morning, and dividing the spoil in the evening” (Genesis 49:27). Commentators say this is not a reference to Benjamin himself, but to the warlike nature of the tribe of Benjamin. Show more