Genesis 49:20
“Asher’s food will be rich. He will produce royal dainties.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
In Context
19“A troop will press on Gad, but he will press on their heel.
21“Naphtali is a doe set free, who bears beautiful fawns.
Cross References
Genesis 30:13Leah said, “Happy am I, for the daughters will call me happy.” She named him Asher.
Deuteronomy 33:24About Asher he said, “Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.
Joshua 19:31This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with 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 →