Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a roe let loose, giving fair young ones.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
In Context
20Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.
22Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;
Cross References
Genesis 46:24And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.
Joshua 19:32For the children of Naphtali the sixth heritage came out, for the children of Naphtali by their families;
Judges 4:10Then Barak sent for Zebulun and Naphtali to come to Kedesh; and ten thousand men went up after him, and Deborah went up with him.
2 Chronicles 10:7And they said to him, If you are kind to this people, pleasing them and saying good words to them, then they will be your servants for ever.
Matthew 4:15The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, by the way of the sea, the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles,
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 →