Genesis 49:14

Issachar is a strong donkey, 1 lying down between the sheepfolds. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

In Context

13Zebulun will live by the shore of the sea. 1 He will be a harbor for ships, 1 and his border will extend to Sidon. 1

15He sees a good resting place and the pleasant land. 1 He will bend his shoulder to the burden 1 and become a servant for the task. 1

Read all of Genesis 49

Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:18About Zebulun, Moses said: 1 Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, 1 and you, Issachar, in your tents. 1

Judges 5:15My princes in Issachar were with Deborah; 1 and Issachar was with Barak 1 rushing after him into the valley under his command. 1 Among the clans of Reuben 1 there were great searchings of heart. 1

1 Chronicles 12:32From Issachar, there were two hundred leaders who had understanding of the times and knew what Israel ought to do. All their relatives were under their command.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Genesis 49:14