Genesis 49:15

He 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

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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.

In Context

14Issachar is a strong donkey, 1 lying down between the sheepfolds. 1

16Dan will judge his people 1 as one of the tribes of Israel. 1

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Cross References

Judges 3:11The land had peace for forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Psalms 81:6“I removed the burden from his shoulder; 1 his hands were freed from holding the basket. 1

Matthew 23:4Yes, they bind heavy burdens that are difficult to carry, and then they put them on people's shoulders. But they themselves will not move a finger to carry them.

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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