Genesis 49:15

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

16Dan, he judges his own people as one of the tribes of Israel.

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Cross References

Psalms 81:6‘I removed from your shoulder the burden, and freed your hands from the basket.

Matthew 23:4While they make up heavy loads and pile them on other people’s shoulder’s they decline, themselves, to lift a finger to move 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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