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Genesis 49:17 KJV

"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."

Genesis Chapter 49, Verse 17

Genesis 49:17 in Context (Verses 14–20 KJV)

¶ Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

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.

¶ 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.

¶ Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

¶ Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.