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Genesis 49:15-17
EasyEnglish Bible
Genesis 49:15-17
EasyEnglish Bible
15 He will see that he has a good place to live, with good land. Then he will agree to work hard. He will work like a slave for other people.[a]
Dan
16 Dan will be a ruler for his people. His descendants will be equal with the other tribes of Israel.[b]
17 He will be small and dangerous, like a snake that lies beside the road. He will be like a snake that bites the legs of horses so that the riders fall off.
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- 49:15 Jacob is saying that Issachar is strong. He is saying that he will work like a donkey. Donkeys carry heavy things in their bags. Issachar will work for other people, to get food and a nice place to stay.
- 49:16 The tribe of Dan was a small tribe, but they had the same authority as all the other tribes.
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