Genesis 49:21

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

Targum Onkelos

In The King James Version

Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.

In Context

20The land of Asher will be good; and he shall be nourished with the dainties of kings.

22Joseph is my son who shall increase, my son who shall be blessed, as a vine planted by a fountain of waters. Two tribes will come forth from his sons, and they shall receive a portion and inheritance.

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Cross References

Genesis 46:24And the sons of Naphtali, Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shilem.

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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