Jacob called unto his sons--It is not to the sayings of the dying saint, so much as of the inspired prophet, that attention is called in this chapter. he will provide delicacies fit for a king. 18 “I look for your deliverance,(AS) Lord. because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob. and your father’s children will bow down to you. Deuteronomy 33:15 with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, Deuteronomy 33:16 with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. 32 Both the field and the cave that’s in it were purchased from the Hittites.”. He said, “Gather around me so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Jacob Gives Blessings to His Sons - Then Jacob sent for his sons. 1. [j](BA), 22 “Joseph(BB) is a fruitful vine,(BC) a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches(BD) climb over a wall. Let all these rest on the head of Joseph. All rights reserved worldwide. nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. PATRIARCHAL BLESSING. than blessings from the eternal mountains, who was separated from his own brothers.”. [k]23 With bitterness archers attacked him;(BE) they shot at him with hostility. (R), 8 “Judah,[b](S) your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck(T) of your enemies; your father’s sons will bow down to you. [e](AF), 13 “Zebulun(AG) will live by the seashore and become a haven for ships; his border will extend toward Sidon. 33 After concluding this set of instructions to his sons, Jacob[p] tucked his feet up into bed, quit breathing, and was gathered to his ancestors. On the Future of Reuben. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC. nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet. a fruitful vine planted near springs of water. Listen to your father Israel.”, 3 “Reuben, you’re my firstborn, my strength, and the first fruit of my vitality.You excel in rank and excel in power.4 But you’re as undisciplined as a roaring river, so eventually you won’t succeed,because you got in your father’s bed,[c] defiled it, and then approached my couch.”, 5 “Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are violent weapons.6 I’ll[d] never join their council; I’ll never enter their assembly.In their anger they committed murder and lamed cattle just for fun.7 Their anger is cursed, because it is so fierce,as is their vehemence, because it is so cruel.I will separate them throughout Jacob’s territory[e] and disperse them throughout Israel.”, 8 “Your brothers will praise you, Judah. The ‘blessing’ means the words that someone uses to declare God’s goodness to another person. and his mare’s foal to its thick tendrils, he will be a provider of delicacies fit for royalty.”. [b] 2 “Gather together and listen, you children of Jacob. The prophetic blessings upon the Sons of Israel. (Q)I will scatter them in Jacob and disperse them in Israel. Genesis 49 – The Blessing of the Sons of Jacob A. Genesis 49 NIRV - Jacob Gives Blessings to His Sons - Bible Gateway. So, just before his death, Jacob gathered his 12 sons in order to bless them. When Jacob blessed his twelve sons, he also made predictions regarding their future (Genesis 49). My son, you have gone up from the prey.Crouching like a lion, he lies down,Like a lioness, who would dare rouse him?10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,until the one[g] comes, who owns them both,[h] and to him will belong the allegiance[i] of nations.11 Binding his donkey to the vine and his mare’s foal to its thick tendrils,he will wash his garments in wine and his robe in the juice of grapes.12 His eyes are darker than wine and his teeth whiter than milk.”, 13 “Zebulun will settle down near the sea shore and become a safe haven for shipping, bordering Sidon.”, 14 “Issachar is a strong donkey, resting between sheepfolds.15 He observed that his resting place was excellent, and that the land was pleasant;he bent down, picked up his burdens, and became a slave at forced labor.”.