Genesis 49:20
Aser, his bread shall be fat; and he shall yield dainties to princes.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
In Context
19Gad, a plundering troop shall plunder him; but he shall plunder him, pursuing him closely.
21Nephthalim is a spreading stem, bestowing beauty on its fruit.
Cross References
Genesis 30:13And Lea said, I am blessed, for the women will pronounce me blessed; and she called his name, Aser.
Deuteronomy 33:24And to Aser he said, Aser is blessed with children; and he shall be acceptable to his brethren: he shall dip his foot in oil.
Joshua 19:31This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Aser according to their families, the cities and their villages.
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 →