Genesis 49:1
“And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.”
Genesis 49:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Jacob called his sons, and said to them: Gather yourselves together that I may tell you the things that shall befall you in the last days.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob called unto his sons, and said: gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the latter days.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob called his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, and I will tell you what will befall you at the end of days.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jacob called to his sons, and said: Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which will happen to you in the days to come.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jacob calleth unto his sons and saith, 'Be gathered together, and I declare to you that which doth happen with you in the latter end of the days.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob called his sons together and said, "Come close, so I can tell you what will befall you in the last days."
Context: Genesis 49
1And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
2Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
3Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
About Genesis 49: Jacob's Blessings and Death
Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 49 is a prophetic blessing given by Jacob to his twelve sons. Jacob is nearing the end of his life and is preparing to pass on his legacy to his sons. He begins by blessing Reuben, his eldest son, but then goes on to bless each of his sons in turn. He speaks of their strengths and weaknesses, and of the future of their descendants.