20 Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head. 21 He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.” 22 Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”
Deuteronomy 33:20–22
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Genesis 49:15–17
15 He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. 16 Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 He will be a snake by the road, a viper in…
Numbers 24:8–10
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Genesis 48:21–22
21 Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. 22 And to you, as one who is above your brothers, I give the ridge of land that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.”
Genesis 49:7–9
7 Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. 8 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to yo…
Deuteronomy 33:6–8
6 Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” 7 And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” 8 Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thu…
Deuteronomy 33:11–13
11 Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes so they can rise no more.” 12 Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long,…
Genesis 49:26–28
26 The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. 27 Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours t…
Sirach 44:22–23
22 In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake, the blessing of all men, and the covenant. (WEB) 23 He made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessings, gave to him by inheritance, and divided his portions. He di… (WEB)
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