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18 I have waited for thy salvation, O Jehovah.
19     Gad, [a]a troop [b]shall press upon him;
But he shall press upon their heel.
20     Out of Asher his bread shall be fat,
And he shall yield royal dainties.

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  1. Genesis 49:19 Hebrew gedud, a marauding band.
  2. Genesis 49:19 Hebrew gad, to press.

18 “I look for your deliverance,(A) Lord.(B)

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

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

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  1. Genesis 49:19 Gad sounds like the Hebrew for attack and also for band of raiders.