Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
In Context
20Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.
22Joseph is a fruitful vine— a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall.
Cross References
Genesis 46:24The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Joshua 19:32The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali:
Judges 4:10where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.
2 Chronicles 10:7They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”
Matthew 4:15“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the 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 →