Genesis 49:14
Issachar, an ass of strength,—couching between the pens;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:18And, of Zebulun, he said, Rejoice, Zebulun in thy going out,—And [thou], Issachar in thy tents:
Judges 5:15And, my princes in Issachar, were with Deborah, yea, Issachar, was the support of Barak, Into the vale rushed they forth at his feet. Among the divisions of Reuben, great were the resolves of the heart:
1 Chronicles 12:32And, of the sons of Issachar, such as were of good understanding of the times, to know what Israel, should do, their chiefs, were two hundred, and, all their brethren, were at their bidding.
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 →