Genesis 49:16

14 “Issachar^a is a strong donkey,
Lying down between two burdens;

15 He saw that rest was good,
And that the land was pleasant;
He bowed ^ahis shoulder to bear a burden,
And became a band of slaves.

16 “Dan^a shall judge his people
As one of the tribes of Israel.

17 ^aDan shall be a serpent by the way,
A viper by the path,
That bites the horse’s heels
So that its rider shall fall backward.

18 ^aI have waited for your salvation, O Lord!

19 “Gad,¹^a a troop shall tramp upon him,
But he shall triumph at last.

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What Does Genesis 49:16 Mean?

Genesis 49:16-18

Dan would judge, though he would have to wait for his salvation. He is also described as a viper who lies in wait, biting "the horse's heels so that its rider shall fall backward." Snakes leave markings as they crawl over the ground. Everywhere Dan has traveled, he has left his name as a marker.

Charles Whitaker
Searching for Israel (Part Two): Blessings in Faith

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