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An Equal Standing
Commentators highlight that this prophecy was a crucial assurance for Dan. As the son of a handmaid, his tribe's future could have been uncertain. Jacob's words guarantee that Dan will "judge his people," meaning his tribe will have its own leaders and independent standing, equal to the other tribes of Israel. This affirms God's plan includes all of Jacob's children.
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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 49:16–17
19th Century
Bishop
Dan. —Turning to the sons of the handmaids, it was necessary to assure them of an independent rank among their brothers. The four …
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that bitet…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:16
16th Century
Theologian
Dan shall judge his people. In the word judge there is an allusion to his name, because among the Hebrews, דון (din) sig…
John Gill
On Genesis 49:16
17th Century
Pastor
Dan shall judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel .
There is an elegant paronomasia, or an allusion to the n…
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…