Genesis 49:15

He sees that the place where he's resting is good, and the land is lovely, so he's willing to lower his back to accept the burden and to work as a slave.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between two saddle bags.

16Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.

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Cross References

Judges 3:11As a result, the country was a peace for forty years until Othniel, son of Kenaz, died.

Psalms 81:6“I took the load from your shoulders; I freed your hands from carrying heavy baskets.

Matthew 23:4They tie up heavy burdens, and place them on people's shoulders, but they themselves don't lift a finger to help them.

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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