Genesis 49:14

Issachar will be a strong donkey, reclining between the borders.

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In The King James Version

Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

In Context

13Zebulun will live at the seashore and by the outpost of ships, reaching as far as Sidon.

15He saw that rest would be good, and that the land was excellent. And so he bent his shoulder to carry, and he became a servant under tribute.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:18And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles.

Judges 5:15The commanders of Issachar were with Deborah, and they followed the steps of Barak, who endangered himself, like one rushing headlong into a chasm. Reuben was divided against himself. Contention was found among great souls.

1 Chronicles 12:32Also, from the sons of Issachar, there were learned men, who knew each of the times, in order to anticipate what Israel ought to do, two hundred leaders. And all the remainder of the tribe were following their counsel.

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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