Gen 49:16-17 | MHM | STEP | v. 16-17 : Dan will judge his people like the other tribes. Dan is compared to a snake that bites the horse’s heels, causing the rider to fall. This means Dan’s tribe will use cleverness and surprise to defeat enemies, not just strength. Samson, who was from Dan, fulfilled this by defeating the Philistines in unexpected ways ( v. 16-17 ).

‏ Genesis 49:16-17

v. 16-17: Dan will judge his people like the other tribes. Dan is compared to a snake that bites the horse’s heels, causing the rider to fall. This means Dan’s tribe will use cleverness and surprise to defeat enemies, not just strength. Samson, who was from Dan, fulfilled this by defeating the Philistines in unexpected ways (v. 16-17 ^a).

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