23 He said about Naphtali:

Naphtali, enjoying approval,
full of the Lord’s blessing,
take[a] possession to the west and the south.

24 He said about Asher:

May Asher[b] be the most blessed of the sons;
may he be the most favored among his brothers
and dip his foot in olive oil.(A)
25 May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze,
and your strength last as long as you live.

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Footnotes

  1. 33:23 Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read he will take
  2. 33:24 = Happy or Blessed; Gn 30:13

23 About Naphtali(A) he said:

“Naphtali is abounding with the favor of the Lord
    and is full of his blessing;
    he will inherit southward to the lake.”

24 About Asher(B) he said:

“Most blessed of sons is Asher;
    let him be favored by his brothers,
    and let him bathe his feet in oil.(C)
25 The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze,(D)
    and your strength will equal your days.(E)

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