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Genesis 49:14

Issachar

12 His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.

13 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.

Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

15 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.

16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
KJV
Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
WEB
“Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.
ASV
Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:
DARBY
Issachar is a bony ass, Crouching down between two hurdles.
BLB
Issachar is a strong-boned donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
ÅB
Issakar er et sterktbygget esel, som hviler mellom sine hegn.
OTB
«Issakar er som et kraftig esel, hvilende blant sauefoldene.
B1930
Issakar er et sterktbygget asen, som hviler mellem sine hegn.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 12:32

    And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

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  • Genesis 30:18

    And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.

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  • Deuteronomy 33:18

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

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  • Joshua 19:17–23

    And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.

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  • Judges 5:15–16

    And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.

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  • Judges 10:1

    And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.

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