Genesis 49:2

Assemble, sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father.

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In The King James Version

Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.

In Context

1Jacob summoned his sons and said, “Come near, so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.”

3Reuben you are my firstborn, my strength and the first-fruit of my manhood. First in dignity and strength.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:12Which of you is desirous of life, loves many and happy days?

Matthew Henry on Genesis 49:2-5

Jacob's Prophecy Concerning His Sons. ( b. c. 1689.) 1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befal you in the last days. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. 3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: 4 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then… Read the whole commentary →

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