Genesis 49:17

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

Dan shall be a serpent in the way, An adder in the path, That biteth the horse`s heels, So that his rider falleth backward.

Genesis 49:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — Genesis 49

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14Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:

15And he saw a resting-place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under taskwork.

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

17Dan shall be a serpent in the way, An adder in the path, That biteth the horse`s heels, So that his rider falleth backward.

18I have waited for thy salvation, O Jehovah.

19Gad, a troop shall press upon him; But he shall press upon their heel.

20Out of the Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties.

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