Genesis 49:15

And 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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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14Issachar is a strong ass stretched out among the flocks:

16Dan will be the judge of his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.

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Cross References

Judges 3:11Then for forty years the land had peace, till the death of Othniel, the son of Kenaz.

Psalms 81:6\81:5\He gave it to Joseph as a witness, when he went out over the land of Egypt; then the words of a strange tongue were sounding in my ears.

Matthew 23:4They make hard laws and put great weights on men's backs; but they themselves will not put a finger to them.

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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