Genesis 49:14

Issachar is a strong ass stretched out among the flocks:

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In The King James Version

Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

In Context

13The resting-place of Zebulun will be by the sea, and he will be a harbour for ships; the edge of his land will be by Zidon.

15And he saw that rest was good and the land was pleasing; so he let them put weights on his back and became a servant.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:18And of Zebulun he said, Be glad, Zebulun, in your going out; and, Issachar, in your tents.

Judges 5:15Your chiefs, Issachar, were with Deborah; and Naphtali was true to Barak; into the valley they went rushing out at his feet. In Reuben there were divisions, and great searchings of heart.

1 Chronicles 12:32And of the children of Issachar, there were two hundred chiefs, men who had expert knowledge of the times and what it was best for Israel to do, and all their brothers were under their orders.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 49:14-22

13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for a haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. 14 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: 15 And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute. 16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. 18 I… Read the whole commentary →

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