Benjamin (disambiguation)

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Benjamin is a figure in the Hebrew Bible.

Benjamin may also refer to:

Benjamin as sole name, or religious name

People with the first name or surname Benjamin

Tribe of Benjamin members

Occasionally called as members of the tribe of Benjamin are:

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