How long did Jacob live?

Answer 1

One Answer:
According to The Bible, Jacob lived to 147. (Genesis 47:27+28)

A Different Outlook:
If we look at the biblical lifespans of the Hebrew patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we could reach a quite different conclusion, that Jacob never lived to such a great age, if indeed he lived at all:

1. Abraham lived to 175 (5 X 5 X 7)
2. Isaac lived to 180 (6 X 6 X 5)
3. Jacob lived to 147 (7 X 7 X 3)

• Each lifespan involves a perfect square (5, 6, then 7 in a numeric series),
• the third factor also forms a series (7, 5, 3)
• in each case the sum of the factors is 17.

The obvious reliance on numerology, not only for the patriarchs, but for all the main characters in the early Old Testament, is evidence enough that these ages are not historically true.

Answer 2

Jewish tradition puts Benjamin's lifespan at 117 years.