Genesis 49:9
The Scripture
(9) Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 49 Jacob delivers a blessing to his twelve sons, each receiving a distinct promise that reflects his hopes and concerns. He especially blesses Joseph, declaring that he will be his chief steward and that the family will gather around him, while also noting that the other sons will have their own families. The chapter highlights themes of family, legacy, and the fulfillment of divine promises.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 5:4Hosea 5:14I Corinthians 15:24Revelation 5:5Numbers 23:24Numbers 24:9
Related verses (shared words)
Nahum 2:11Numbers 23:24Psalms 17:12Isaiah 31:4Amos 3:4Numbers 24:9