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19 Gad—troops will rush upon him; But he will rush upon the heel.

20 Out of Asher, his bread shall be fat, And he will give royal dainties.

21 Naphtali is a hind let loose; He giveth goodly words.

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19 “Gad[a](A) will be attacked by a band of raiders,
    but he will attack them at their heels.(B)

20 “Asher’s(C) food will be rich;(D)
    he will provide delicacies fit for a king.(E)

21 “Naphtali(F) is a doe set free
    that bears beautiful fawns.[b](G)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 49:19 Gad sounds like the Hebrew for attack and also for band of raiders.
  2. Genesis 49:21 Or free; / he utters beautiful words