Genesis 49:19
From the house of Gad will armed hosts go over the Jardena before their brethren to the battle; and with much substance will they return unto their land.
Targum Onkelos
In The King James Version
Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
In Context
18For thy salvation have I waited, O Lord!
20The land of Asher will be good; and he shall be nourished with the dainties of kings.
Cross References
Genesis 30:11and Leah said, There cometh prosperity; and she called his name Gad.
Numbers 32:1Now the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad possessed much cattle, exceedingly many; and they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, and, behold, the region was a place fit for folds of cattle.
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 →