Genesis 49:20

Asher's country will grow a lot of food. That food will be so good, kings will want to eat it.

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In The King James Version

Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.

In Context

19“Bad men will come to Gad and try to steal all his things, but Gad will fight them and beat them. He will force them to go away.

21Naftali is like a wild animal that runs fast and is hard to catch. The family that comes from Naftali will be good looking.

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Cross References

Genesis 30:13Then Leah said, “I am really happy. Other women will see me and say, ‘Look at her, she is really happy now!’” Leah named the baby, Asher.

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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