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Jacob Blesses His Sons

49 Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, so that I can declare to you what will happen to you in the days to come.” [a]

Assemble together, and listen to this, you sons of Jacob.
Listen to Israel, your father.

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might,
and the beginning of my vigor,
excelling in dignity and excelling in power.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 49:1 This phrase often refers to the distant future.