Genesis 49:20

The land of Asher will be good; and he shall be nourished with the dainties of kings.

Targum Onkelos

In The King James Version

Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.

In Context

19From 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.

21In a good land will the lot of Naphtali be cast, and his inheritance be fruitful; over them will they give praise and benediction.

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Cross References

Genesis 30:13And Leah said, Praise shall be mine; now will women praise me; and she called his name Asher.

Deuteronomy 33:24And of Asher he said: Blessed shall be Asher with the blessings of children: let him be acceptable to his brethren, and be nourished with the dainties of kings:

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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