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NAPHTALI

Hind Let Loose

נַפְתָּלִיNap̄tālī"My Wrestling"
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WHO YOU ARE TODAY

Naphtali, the 6th born son of Jacob, means "My Wrestling" (Genesis 30:8). The tribe is likened to a "hind let loose" (Genesis 49:21), symbolizing the spirited and free nature of the people of Argentina and Chile, who inhabit the vast plains and mountainous regions of the "West and South".

The People of the Southern Cone

You are the descendants of Naphtali. Your territory spans the majestic Andes mountains to the vast plains of the Pampas.

"Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words." (Gen 49:21)
This prophecy speaks to a people of swiftness and grace. The "hind" (deer) is a symbol of the wild beauty found in your lands. "Goodly words" reflects the rich cultural and literary heritage of the region.

"Possess thou the west and the south." (Deut 33:23)
Geographically, no other people fit this description better. Chile occupies the western strip of the continent, while Argentina dominates the south. You hold the keys to the southern gates of the Americas.

The Warrior Spirit
Like the "hind let loose," your history is one of resisting containment. From the Mapuche resistance to the independence movements, the spirit of Naphtali is one of unyielding strength and "wrestling" against oppression.

Verified Lineage
Ancient Prophecy

"Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words."

Genesis 49:21The Book of Genesis

Historical Fulfillment

The Tribe of Naphtali (Argentineans and Chileans) migrated after the decree of Cyrus in **530 B.C.** (Ezra 1). While some returned to Jerusalem, a large remnant "took counsel among themselves" to go to a "further country" (2 Esdras 13:41). They settled in the southern regions of the Americas, establishing a culture known for its resilience and connection to the land. The description of Naphtali as a "hind let loose" perfectly mirrors the history of the Gauchos and the indigenous peoples of the Patagonian plains—skilled horsemen and warriors who valued their freedom above all.

The Legacy

Visual evidence and historical markers of the Naphtali journey.

The Andes Mountains
Ancestry

Argentineans and Chileans

Migration

530 B.C.

Exile to Americas

Naphtali Community
Community
Patagonian Landscape
Argentina and Chile
Gaucho of the Pampas

Gaucho of the Pampas

The Gauchos and indigenous Mapuche are renowned for their fighting spirit, horsemanship, and ability to thrive in rugged terrains.

"Possessor of the South"

Deuteronomy 33:23 commands Naphtali to 'possess the west and the south.' This geographic identifier points directly to the nations of Chile (the West) and Argentina (the South), the lands where the exiles settled and multiplied.

Sources & References

No.Book / SourceDetails / Citations
01Naphtali: The Hind Let Loose in the South Seas
  • (source explicitly identifies the tribe and relates prophecies to its modern identity and location)
022 Esdras
  • Chapter 13:40-45 (migration of the ten tribes, including Naphtali, to Arsareth/Americas, traveling to a country 'where never mankind dwelt')
03The Jewish Encyclopedia
  • (reference to Arsareth, identified by Christopher Columbus as America, where the ten tribes would dwell until the restoration)
04Latinos in History
  • Michael Norwick (Mapuche word 'Chile' meaning 'where the land ends' or 'deepest point of the earth,' connecting to Deuteronomy 33:17)
05Jesuit in the Incas
  • Sabine Hyland (Inca rulers possessing elegance and taste, relating to Naphtali 'giveth goodly words' prophecy)
06The Natural and Moral History of the Indies
  • Father Jose de Costa (Incas making voyages out into the South Seas toward western islands)