He saw a resting place, that it was good,
the land, that it was pleasant.
He bows his shoulder to the burden,
and becomes a servant doing forced labor.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 49:15 in context
Genesis 49:12–18
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His eyes will be red with wine,
his teeth white with milk.
13
“Zebulun will dwell at the haven of the sea.
He will be for a haven of ships.
His border will be on Sidon.
14
“Issachar is a strong donkey,
lying down between the saddlebags.
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He saw a resting place, that it was good,
the land, that it was pleasant.
He bows his shoulder to the burden,
and becomes a servant doing forced labor.
16
“Dan will judge his people,
as one of the tribes of Israel.
17
Dan will be a serpent on the trail,
an adder in the path,
that bites the horse’s heels,
so that his rider falls backward.
18
I have waited for your salvation, LORD.
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