/ˈnæf.tɑːli/ (NAF-tah-lee)

Definitions

1. proper noun

the ninth son of Jacob in the Bible, considered the son of Bilhah, one of Jacob’s concubines.

“According to the biblical account, Naphtali was a tribe in ancient Israel, known for its fertility and beauty.”

2. noun

one of the twelve tribes of Israel

“The tribe of Naphtali played an important role in the conquest of Canaan.”

3. proper noun

a region in Israel named after the tribe

“The city of Nazareth is located in the former region of Naphtali.”