Genesis 49:19
Then Jacob said, “Bad men will attack Gad’s tribe, and those bad men will try to steal Gad’s things, but Gad’s tribe will fight back and attack those men, and those men will run away.”
Plain English Version
In The King James Version
Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
In Context
18Then Jacob said, “God, I am waiting for you to save us.”
Cross References
Genesis 30:11Then Leah said, “I’m really lucky.” And Leah named that baby Gad. That name means lucky.
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 →