Genesis 49:13 “Zebulun will live by the seashore and become a haven for ships; his border will extend toward Sidon.
These words of Jacob are prophecy. Commentary describes them in terms of how they describe the legacy of each son’s descendants. The tribe of Zebulun settles on a strip of land between two sea shores, becoming a safe place for folks on the sea.
Genesis 49:14 “Issachar is a rawboned donkey lying down among the sheep pens.
The tribe of Issachar is big, muscular, and very lazy, easily led. His descendants, according to commentary, are often targeted by others because of their size and pressed into service, which they submit to without much fuss.
Genesis 49:15 When he sees how good is his resting place and how pleasant is his land, he will bend his shoulder to the burden and submit to forced labor.
Precious Savior, Thank You that we are not slaves to prophecy, not locked into a path that we have no free will to get out of. Thank You that You made us all unique and creative so we can serve You with purpose. Thank You that we have choices in this life. Help us to choose well. Help us to choose You. Help us, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 49:16 “Dan will provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.
Have a blessed day.