Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When he sees how good is his resting place and how pleasant is his land, he will bend his shoulder to the burden and submit to forced labor. New Living Translation When he sees how good the countryside is and how pleasant the land, he will bend his shoulder to the load and submit himself to hard labor. English Standard Version He saw that a resting place was good, and that the land was pleasant, so he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant at forced labor. Berean Standard Bible He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. King James Bible And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute. New King James Version He saw that rest was good, And that the land was pleasant; He bowed his shoulder to bear a burden, And became a band of slaves. New American Standard Bible “When he saw that a resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to carry burdens, And became a slave at forced labor. NASB 1995 “When he saw that a resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to bear burdens, And became a slave at forced labor. NASB 1977 “When he saw that a resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to bear burdens, And became a slave at forced labor. Legacy Standard Bible And he saw that a resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, So he bowed his shoulder to bear burdens, And became a slave at forced labor. Amplified Bible “When he saw that the resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to bear [burdens], And became a servant at forced labor. Christian Standard Bible He saw that his resting place was good and that the land was pleasant, so he leaned his shoulder to bear a load and became a forced laborer. Holman Christian Standard Bible He saw that his resting place was good and that the land was pleasant, so he leaned his shoulder to bear a load and became a forced laborer. American Standard Version And he saw a resting-place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under taskwork. Contemporary English Version You found them so pleasant that you worked too hard and became a slave. English Revised Version And he saw a resting place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under taskwork. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he sees that his resting place is good and that the land is pleasant, he will bend his back to the burden and will become a slave laborer. Good News Translation But he sees that the resting place is good And that the land is delightful. So he bends his back to carry the load And is forced to work as a slave. International Standard Version He observed that his resting place was excellent, and that the land was pleasant; he bent down, picked up his burdens, and became a slave at forced labor." Majority Standard Bible He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. NET Bible When he sees a good resting place, and the pleasant land, he will bend his shoulder to the burden and become a slave laborer. New Heart English Bible When he sees a good resting place, that the land is pleasant, he will bend his back to the burden, and become a slave doing forced labor. Webster's Bible Translation And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant to tribute. World English Bible He saw a resting place, that it was good, the land, that it was pleasant. He bows his shoulder to the burden, and becomes a servant doing forced labor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he sees rest, that [it is] good, "" And the land, that [it is] pleasant, "" And he inclines his shoulder to bear, "" And is a servant for tribute. Young's Literal Translation And he seeth rest that it is good, And the land that it is pleasant, And he inclineth his shoulder to bear, And is to tribute a servant. Smith's Literal Translation And he will see the rest that it was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and he extended his shoulder to bear, and he will be a servant to tribute. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe saw rest that it was good: and the land that it was excellent: and he bowed his shoulder to carry, and became a servant under tribute. Catholic Public Domain Version He saw that rest would be good, and that the land was excellent. And so he bent his shoulder to carry, and he became a servant under tribute. New American Bible When he saw how good a settled life was, and how pleasant the land, He bent his shoulder to the burden and became a toiling serf. New Revised Standard Version he saw that a resting place was good, and that the land was pleasant; so he bowed his shoulder to the burden, and became a slave at forced labor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he saw that his dwelling place was good, and his land fertile; and he bowed his shoulder to servitude, and became a servant to tribute. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he saw his dwelling, that it is beautiful, and his land is good, and he bowed his shoulder to servitude and it was for tribute. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For he saw a resting-place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under task-work Brenton Septuagint Translation And having seen the resting place that it was good, and the land that it was fertile, he subjected his shoulder to labour, and became a husbandman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses His Sons…14Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. 15He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. 16Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.… Cross References Deuteronomy 33:18-19 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” Judges 5:15-16 The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. Hosea 10:11 Ephraim is a well-trained heifer that loves to thresh; but I will place a yoke on her fair neck. I will harness Ephraim, Judah will plow, and Jacob will break the hard ground. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Isaiah 28:12 to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Hebrews 4:9-11 There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. / Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience. Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” 1 Kings 4:7 Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 1 Kings 4:20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. 1 Kings 4:25 Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. 1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:34 So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. Treasury of Scripture And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant to tribute. rest. Joshua 14:15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. Judges 3:11 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died. 2 Samuel 7:1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; bowed. Psalm 81:6 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots. Ezekiel 29:18 Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it: Matthew 23:4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. Jump to Previous Bear Bowed Bows Burden Forced Good Inclineth Labor Pleasant Pleasing Rest Resting Resting-Place Servant Shoulder Slave Task-Work Tributary Tribute WeightsJump to Next Bear Bowed Bows Burden Forced Good Inclineth Labor Pleasant Pleasing Rest Resting Resting-Place Servant Shoulder Slave Task-Work Tributary Tribute WeightsGenesis 49 1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.3. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. He saw that his resting place was good This phrase reflects the tribe of Issachar's contentment with their inheritance in the Promised Land. The land allotted to Issachar was fertile and productive, located in the Jezreel Valley, which was known for its agricultural richness. This contentment can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual rest and satisfaction found in God's provision. The idea of a "resting place" also connects to the broader biblical theme of rest, as seen in Hebrews 4:9-10, where believers are encouraged to enter God's rest through faith. and that his land was pleasant so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant Persons / Places / Events 1. IssacharThe verse is part of Jacob's blessing to his sons, specifically addressing Issachar. Issachar is described metaphorically as a strong donkey, indicating strength and endurance. 2. Jacob The patriarch who is blessing his sons before his death. His blessings are prophetic and reveal the future of the tribes of Israel. 3. Canaan The land that is described as "pleasant" and "good," which is the Promised Land where the tribes of Israel will eventually settle. 4. The Tribes of Israel Issachar's descendants become one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for their labor and agricultural contributions. 5. Prophetic Blessing This event is part of Jacob's prophetic blessings over his sons, which have implications for the future of the nation of Israel. Teaching Points Contentment and ResponsibilityIssachar's willingness to "bend his shoulder to the burden" teaches us about the importance of contentment with our circumstances and the responsibility to work diligently. Discernment in Choices The decision to settle in a "pleasant" land reflects the need for discernment in choosing where and how we invest our efforts and resources. Service and Sacrifice The submission to "forced labor" can be seen as a call to serve others and sacrifice personal comfort for the greater good, reflecting Christ-like humility. Strength in Humility The metaphor of a "strong donkey" suggests that true strength is found in humility and service, aligning with Jesus' teaching on servant leadership. Understanding the Times Like the men of Issachar, we are called to understand the times and act wisely, applying biblical principles to contemporary challenges.(15) A servant unto tribute.--Heb., task-work. It means service paid in actual labour, such as was exacted by Solomon of the descendants of the Canaanites (1Kings 9:21, where the phrase used here is translated "a tribute of bondservice;" and 2Chronicles 8:8). In the Middle Ages this forced labour--called" service without wages in Jeremiah 22:13 Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He sawוַיַּ֤רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction his resting place מְנֻחָה֙ (mə·nu·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode was good ט֔וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction his land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land was pleasant, נָעֵ֑מָה (nā·‘ê·māh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5276: To be pleasant, delightful, or lovely so he bent וַיֵּ֤ט (way·yêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend his shoulder שִׁכְמוֹ֙ (šiḵ·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7926: The neck, as the place of burdens, the spur of a, hill to the burden לִסְבֹּ֔ל (lis·bōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5445: To carry, be burdensome, to be gravid and submitted וַיְהִ֖י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to labor לְמַס־ (lə·mas-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4522: Body of forced laborers, forced service, taskworkers, taskwork, serfdom as a servant. עֹבֵֽד׃ (‘ō·ḇêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave Links Genesis 49:15 NIVGenesis 49:15 NLT Genesis 49:15 ESV Genesis 49:15 NASB Genesis 49:15 KJV Genesis 49:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 49:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 49:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 49:15 French Bible Genesis 49:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 49:15 He saw a resting place that it (Gen. 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