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"Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. In the morning she will devour the prey. At evening he will divide the spoil."
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A Fierce and Warlike Tribe
Commentators unanimously agree that Jacob's primary prophecy for Benjamin was that his descendants would form a fierce and warlike tribe. This character is demonstrated in their history, such as their battles in the book of Judges and in famous Benjamites like King Saul. The imagery of a wolf hunting from morning to evening signifies their constant readiness for conflict and their success in battle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
19th Century
Anglican
Benjamin. —With this description of their ancestor agrees the character of his race, which was the most spirited and warlike of al…
Baptist
Were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel); even by the God of thy father, who…
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16th Century
Protestant
Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf. Some Jews think the Benjamites are condemned here, because after they allowed lusts to prevail among them …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf All the three Targums apply this prophecy to the priests offering the daily sacrifice…
The blessing of Joseph is very full. What Jacob says of him is history as well as prophecy. Jacob reminds him of the difficulties and fiery darts o…
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