Genesis 49:20
Asher's food will be rich, 1 and he will provide royal delicacies. 2
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
In Context
19Gad—raiders will attack him, 1 but he will attack them at their heels. 2
21Naphtali is a doe let loose; 1 he will have beautiful fawns. 1
Cross References
Genesis 30:13Leah said, “I am happy! For the daughters will call me happy.” So she called his name Asher.
Deuteronomy 33:24About Asher, Moses said: 1 Blessed be Asher more than the other sons; 1 let him be acceptable to his brothers, 1 and let him dip his foot in olive oil. 1
Joshua 19:31This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, clan by clan—the cities, including their villages.
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 →