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Read Full Chapter (Genesis 49) Genesis 49:16-18 KJV
"Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD."
Genesis Chapter 49, Verse 16-18
Genesis 49:16-18 in Context (Verses 13–21 KJV)
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¶ Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
14
¶ Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
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And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.
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¶ Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.
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Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.*
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I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.
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¶ Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
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¶ Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
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¶ Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.