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Genesis 49:23

Genesis 49:23
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors,.... Jacob's blessings were greater and more numerous, both those which he himself had, and bestowed upon his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 49:1-33

- Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה mekêrāh, “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: מכר mākar “sell,” in Arabic “take counsel. Habitation.” 10. מחקק mechoqēq,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The chief archers - בעלי חצים baaley chitstsim, the masters of arrows - Joseph's brethren, who either used such weapons, while feeding their flocks in the deserts, for the protection of themselves and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 49:22-27

He closes with the blessings of his best beloved sons, Joseph and Benjamin; with these he will breathe his last.

I. The blessing of Joseph, which is very large and full. He is compared (Gen 49:22) to…