Genesis 49:9-24

“Judah, a lion’s cub; With the prey, my son, you have gone high up [the mountain]. He stooped down, he crouched like a lion, And like a lion—who dares rouse him? [Rev 5:5] “The scepter [of royalty] shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, Until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes, And to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples. [Num 24:17; Ps 60:7; Ezek 21:27] “Tying his foal to the [strong] vine And his donkey’s colt to the choice vine, He washes his clothing in wine [because the grapevine produces abundantly], And his robes in the blood of grapes. [Is 63:1-3; Zech 9:9; Rev 19:11-16] “His eyes are darker and sparkle more than wine, And his teeth whiter than milk. ¶“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). ¶“Joseph is a fruitful bough (a main branch of the vine), A fruitful bough by a spring (a well, a fountain); Its branches run over the wall [influencing others]. “The [skilled] archers have bitterly attacked and provoked him; They have shot [at him] and harassed him. “But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail], For his arms were made strong and agile By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), [Gen 48:15; Deut 32:4; Is 9:6; 49:26]

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