Genesis 49:14

Issachar, he is a strong-limbed donkey, crouching down between the sheepfolds,

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Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

In Context

13Zebulun, he lives by the seashore; he is by a shore that is lined with ships, and his border extends to Sidon.

15and when he saw the resting place was good, that the land also was pleasant, he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a slave under a taskmaster.

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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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