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Genesis 49:16

King James Version (KJV)

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

Genesis 49:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 49:16

Theological / Devotional

Dan. By a play on his name the first-born son of Rachel’s maid, Bilhah, is described as one who was to occupy an important place and perform important duties in the future state of Israel. This was partially fulfilled in the latter time of the judges, when Samson, a Danite, judged Israel for 20 years (see Judges 13:2).

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