Note: For resources related to this passage please see Genesis Commentaries and Sermons. It is within that context we are to read and understand Jacob"s words in this chapter." CHAPTER 49. A summary of Genesis 49 from @biblesummary. Genesis 49:1-33.PATRIARCHAL BLESSING. Genesis 49:19 Gad sounds like the Hebrew for attack and also for band of raiders. Genesis 49:14 Or strong; Genesis 49:14 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags; Genesis 49:16 Dan here means he provides justice. 1 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: "Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Jacob"s words look to the future-"in days to come"-and draw on the past, viz, God"s blessing of mankind. (49:21) Naphtali is a doe let loose, He gives beautiful words (Genesis 49:21). Time for Jacob to bless his sons (Genesis 49:1-28) 1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last … Genesis 49:1 Then Jacob summoned his sons and said, "Assemble yourselves that I may tell you what will befall you in the days to come (Hebrew - acharith; Lxx = eschatos hemera = last days [ep eschaton ton hemeron]).. "By framing Jacob"s last words between Genesis 49:1 and Genesis 49:28, the writer shows where his interests lie. 1. Some beautiful thoughts in this chapter. 1. The prophetic blessings upon the Sons of Israel. (1-2) What will befall the sons of Jacob in the last days. : 1 Then Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you in days to come. Jacob called unto his sons--It is not to the sayings of the dying saint, so much as of the inspired prophet, that attention is called in this chapter.Under the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit he pronounced his prophetic benediction and described the condition of their respective descendants in the last days, or future times. Carole 18 Feb 2016, 15:50. The portrait of Naphtali’s future is one of unhindered freedom and increase. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. GENESIS 49 PROPHECIES OF THE LAST DAYS. Genesis 49 – The Blessing of the Sons of Jacob A. While the NASV translates verse 21 to read “words” in the second line, it seems preferable to render it … V9 Reference to The Lion of Judah : 1 Then Jacob summoned his sons and said, "Assemble yourselves that I may tell you what will befall you in the days to come.