Genesis 49 Chapter Summary: Jacob’s Final Blessings for His Sons

Jacob blesses each of his sons and prophesies about their future.

Joseph is promised a fruitful lineage, and Benjamin is compared to a ravenous wolf who will share his prey with the other tribes.

Jacob, after blessing each of his sons, instructed them to transport his body to Canaan where his ancestors were buried in the field of Machpelah, an area of land that was bought from Ephron the Hittite. He gave specific instructions for his burial and then passed away, having fulfilled his duties.

Genesis 49 teaches us that we should put our skills and talents to good use for God's glory. Each son was given a special blessing that emphasized their skills and talents as well as how they may be used for the good of the tribe and God's glory.

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