Genesis 49

Reflections on Genesis 49 where Jacob is blessing his
sons

REUBEN
Unruly. Won't be first any longer. Slept with one of
Jacob's wives in Jacob's bed.

SIMEON and LEVI
Cruel. Violent. Murderers. Descendants scattered

JUDAH
All his brothers and relatives will praise him. The
famous text about the scepter not departing from
Judah, nor the ruler's staff from his descendants,
until the coming of the one to whom it belongs, the
one whom all nations will obey. (Gen. 49:10)

ZEBULON
Harbor for ships

ISSACHAR

DAN

GAD

ASHER

NAPHTALI

JOSEPH

BENJAMIN

EPHRAIM (Younger but stronger)

MANASSEH (Older but slightly less significant)