Genesis 49:13-21

¶“Zebulun shall dwell at the seashore; And he shall be a haven (landing place) for ships, And his flank shall be toward Sidon. ¶“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey, Crouching down between the sheepfolds. “When he saw that the resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to bear [burdens], And became a servant at forced labor. ¶“Dan shall judge his people, As one of the tribes of Israel. “Dan shall be a [venomous] serpent in the way, A fanged snake in the path, That bites the horse’s heels, So that his rider falls backward. “I wait for Your salvation, O LORD. ¶“As for Gad—a raiding troop shall raid him, But he shall raid at their heels and assault them [victoriously]. ¶“Asher’s food [supply] shall be rich and bountiful, And he shall yield and deliver royal delights. ¶“Naphtali is a doe let loose, [a swift warrior,] Which yields branched antlers (eloquent words).