Deuteronomy 33:18

Deu 33:18 And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.

Ver. 18. In thy going out. ] To trade and traffic by sea. Gen 49:13 Peterent coelum navibus Belgoe, si navibus peti posset, saith one. The lowcountry men are said to grow rich by war; it is sure they do by trade at sea.

And, Issachar, in thy tents, ] i.e., In thy quiet life and country employments.

“ O fortunatos nimium, &c.

Regain aequabat opes animis, seraque reversus

Nocta domum, dapibus mensas onerabit inemptis. ” - Virg.

saith the poet, of a well contented countryman.