Genesis 49:17

Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:17

BSB
He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse's heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
AKJV
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that bites the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.
CPDV
Let Dan be a snake in the way, a viper in the path, biting the hooves of horses, so that his rider may fall backward.
ERV
Dan shall be a serpent in the way, An adder in the path, That biteth the horse's heels, So that his rider falleth backward.
NHEB
Dan will be a serpent on the road, a viper by the path, that bites the horse's heels so that his rider falls backward.
SMT
Dan shall be a serpent upon the way, creeping upon the path, biting the heels of the horse and his beast for riding shall fall behind.

Commentary for Genesis 49:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 49:17
Summary
Dan will employ cunning tactics against opponents
Event
Jacob prophesies Dan's methods
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Prophecy