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Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons

49 [a]Then Jacob called his sons, and said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in days to come.

Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob,
    and hearken to Israel your father.

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Footnotes

  1. 49.1-27 In their present form these “Oracles of Jacob,” blessings pronounced upon his sons as epitomizing the twelve tribes, date from the period of the early monarchy.

Jacob Blesses His Sons(A)

49 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.(B)

“Assemble(C) and listen, sons of Jacob;
    listen to your father Israel.(D)

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