Week 37, Day 5: The Sons are blessed

Today’s Reading:  Genesis 49:1-33

Some thoughts from the reading…

Jacob gathers his sons to him before he dies and blesses them.  It is interesting to see what all he says to each.  Some are hard to understand the “blessing” intended and others stand out in prominence.  Judah in particular stands out because of the kingly descent that would come from Judah.  It is also important to remember that Jesus descended from the tribe of Judah.  Looking at the things that are said here it is intriguing to view the things said in light of what we know will happen later.  We are not told how it was revealed to Jacob about what would happen to each son.  But in his blessing he reveals a little about their future.  In particular look at the blessing given to Levi and Simeon.  They were to be dispersed in Jacob and scattered in Israel.  The Levites were given cities throughout Israel to dwell in and Simeon’s territory was absorbed into Judah.  I think seeing this fulfillment is fascinating.

Question:  What place or event is referred to in verse 10 when “until Shiloh comes”?  What is Shiloh?

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