Genesis 49:1-27 ESV

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:1-2

1,2 All Jacob's sons were living. His calling them together was a precept for them to unite in love, not to mingle with the Egyptians; and foretold that they should not be separated, as Abraham's sons and Isaac's were, but should all make one people. We are not to consider this address as the expression of private feelings of affection, resentment, or partiality; but as the language of the Holy Ghost, declaring the purpose of God respecting the character, circumstances, and situation of the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:3-7

3-7 Reuben was the first-born; but by gross sin, he forfeited the birthright. The character of Reuben is, that he was unstable as water. Men do not thrive, because they do not fix. Reuben's sin left a lasting infamy upon his family. Let us never do evil, then we need not fear being told of it. Simeon and Levi were passionate and revengeful. The murder of the Shechemites is a proof of this. Jacob protested against that barbarous act. Our soul is our honour; by its powers we are distinguished... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:8-12

8-12 Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him, chap. Genesis 29:35, praised by him, and praised in him; therefore his brethren shall praise him. Judah should be a strong and courageous tribe. Judah is compared, not to a lion raging and ranging, but to a lion enjoying the satisfaction of his power and success, without creating vexation to others; this is to be truly great. Judah should be the royal tribe, the tribe from which Messiah the Prince should come. Shiloh, that promised... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:13-18

13-18 Concerning Zebulun: if prophecy says, Zebulun shall be a haven of ships, be sure Providence will so plant him. God appoints the bounds of our habitation. It is our wisdom and duty to accommodate ourselves to our lot, and to improve it; if Zebulun dwell at the heaven of the sea, let him be for a haven of ships. Concerning Issachar: he saw that the land was pleasant, yielding not only pleasant prospects, but pleasant fruits to recompense his toils. Let us, with an eye of faith, see the... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:19-21

19-21 Concerning Gad, Jacob alludes to his name, which signifies a troop, and foresees the character of that tribe. The cause of God and his people, though for a time it may seem to be baffled and run down, will be victorious at last. It represents the Christian's conflict. Grace in the soul is often foiled in its conflicts; troops of corruption overcome it, but the cause is God's, and grace will in the end come off conqueror, yea, more than conqueror, Romans 8:37. Asher should be a rich tribe.... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:22-27

22-27 The blessing of Joseph is very full. What Jacob says of him, is history as well as prophecy. Jacob reminds him of the difficulties and fiery darts of temptations he had formerly struggled through. His faith did not fail, but through his trials he bore all his burdens with firmness, and did not do anything unbecoming. All our strength for resisting temptations, and bearing afflictions, comes from God; his grace is sufficient. Joseph became the shepherd of Israel, to take care of his father... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 49:13-33

Gen_49:13-33 . Thus far, in the blessing of the tribes, we have seen predicted the sorrowful history of Israel up to Christ, and Christ Himself presented as the Object of praise and the Wielder of power, though a hint be given of His suffering at His first advent. With Zebulon, in verse Gen_49:13 we pass to a prediction which sets forth that which has characterized the people after they rejected their Messiah. That tribe did occupy the north-western part of the land toward Zidon, which brought... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:1-4

The Blessing upon Reuben v. 1. And Jacob called unto his sons, he summoned them to his death-bed, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. In prophetic exaltation and in poetic form he sets before them what the future has in store for them, especially as to the Messianic blessings, until the end of time. v. 2. Gather yourselves together and hear, ye sons of Jacob, and hearken unto Israel, your father. The solemn and impressive... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:5-7

The blessing upon Simeon and Levi v. 5. Simeon and Levi are brethren, not only by parentage, but also in character; they also were unfit for leadership. Instruments of cruelty are in their habitations, the swords which they used in their revenge upon the Shechemites were weapons of wickedness, and Jacob does not wish to be identified with outrages of this kind. v. 6. O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honor, be not thou united; the thought of being closely... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:8-12

The Blessing upon Judah v. 8. Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise; thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies: thy father's children shall bow down before thee. The prophecy of the patriarch here rises to a joyful exultation, as he makes Judah the prince and ruler among his brethren and explains his name. Judah should occupy a position of power among all the children of Israel, conquer his enemies by taking hold of their necks and subduing them, in consequence of which all... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:1-2

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:3-7

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:8-12

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:13-18

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:19-21

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:22-27

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 49:13-33

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:1-4

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:5-7

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 49:8-12

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