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Genesis 49

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Easy Bible・Genesis 49

Jacob's final blessings and prophecies for his sons

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Genesis 49:1
Then Jacob called for his sons and said: "Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.

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In Genesis 49, Jacob gathers his sons to bless them before his death. He speaks prophetically about the future of each of his sons, revealing their strengths, weaknesses, and the blessings or consequences they will experience. Jacob begins by addressing his first three sons, Reuben, Simeon, and Levi, and highlights their past mistakes and the consequences they will face. He then moves on to bless his fourth son, Judah, and prophesies that the scepter will not depart from Judah's descendants until the coming of the Messiah. Jacob continues to bless his other sons, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin, each with their unique blessings and prophecies about their future roles and characteristics. Jacob's words provide insight into the destiny and inheritance of each tribe of Israel.

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