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Genesis 49:1
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Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons

49 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may (A)tell you what shall befall you (B)in the last days:

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Genesis 49:1
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Jacob Blesses His Sons(A)

49 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.(B)

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Genesis 49:16-18
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16 “Dan(A) shall judge his people
As one of the tribes of Israel.
17 (B)Dan shall be a serpent by the way,
A viper by the path,
That bites the horse’s heels
So that its rider shall fall backward.
18 (C)I have waited for your salvation, O Lord!

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Genesis 49:16-18
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16 “Dan[a](A) will provide justice for his people
    as one of the tribes of Israel.(B)
17 Dan(C) will be a snake by the roadside,
    a viper along the path,(D)
that bites the horse’s heels(E)
    so that its rider tumbles backward.

18 “I look for your deliverance,(F) Lord.(G)

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  1. Genesis 49:16 Dan here means he provides justice.
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