Genesis 49:19
Gad, robber-bands press upon him, but he also will press upon their heel.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
In Context
18I have waited for your deliverance Lord!
20Asher, his food is rich, and he provides royal dainties.
Cross References
Genesis 30:11Leah said, ‘Fortunate!’ and she called his name Gad.
Joshua 13:8The other half of the tribe of Manasseh, the Reubenites, and the Gadites, had already received their inheritance from Moses to the east of the Jordan, as assigned by Moses the servant of the Lord,
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 →