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God's Sovereign Plan
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize that this prophecy, given 200 years before its fulfillment, is a powerful example of God's sovereignty. The distribution of land, which appeared to be by chance through casting lots, was divinely guided to match Jacob's words exactly. This shows that God sets the 'bounds of our habitation' (Acts 17:26) and that His promises are secure.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 49:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 49:13
19th Century
Bishop
Zebulun ... —“Sea” is plural in the Hebrew, and is correctly rendered in the Syriac. The territory of the tribe lay on the inland …
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:13
19th Century
Preacher
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his brother shall be unto Zidon.
When the l…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:13
16th Century
Theologian
Zebulun shall dwell at the havens of the sea. Although this blessing contains nothing rare or precious (just as some of those that follow …
John Gill
On Genesis 49:13
17th Century
Pastor
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea
Of the sea of Galilee, sometimes called the sea of Tiberias and of Genne…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 49:13–18
17th Century
Minister
Concerning Zebulun: if prophecy says, Zebulun shall be a haven of ships, be sure Providence will plant him accordingly. God appoints the b…