What tribe was the apostle Paul from?
The apostle Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin. The context identifies him as a Jew, a son of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin, linking him to Benjamin's lineage and to God's covenant people Israel. This tribal identity underscores his Jewish roots and his place within Israel's history.
Les explains that Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, was a Jew and a son of Abraham, specifically from the tribe of Benjamin. In the context of Genesis and Romans 11, Les points out that God already had the apostle Paul in mind, and that Paul fits beautifully as a type or picture in a lesser role. Paul is described as a religious zealot who hated Jesus of Nazareth before becoming the great apostle who suffered for the gospel, and through him Christianity swept across the Roman Empire.
I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.