Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:25-26
Genesis 49:25-26 . Even by the God of thy father Jacob, who shall help thee Our experiences of God’s power and goodness, in strengthening us hitherto, are encouragements still to hope for help from him. He that has helped us, will. And by the Almighty, who shall bless thee And he only blesseth indeed. Observe the blessings conferred on Joseph: 1st, Various and abundant blessings. Blessings of heaven above Rain in its season, and fair weather in its season; blessings of the deep ... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:24
Genesis 49:24. But his bow abode in strength His faith did not fail; he kept his ground, and came off conqueror. The arms of his hands were made strong That is, his other graces did their part, his wisdom, courage, patience, which are better than weapons of war: by the hands of the mighty God Who was therefore able to strengthen him; and the God of Jacob, a God in covenant with him. From thence From this strange method of Providence, he became the shepherd and stone The feeder and... read more