Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
Zebulun will live by the seashore and will be a safe harbor for ships; his territory will extend toward Sidon.
This verse is Jacob prophesying that the tribe of Zebulun will settle in a coastal area and become a center for sea trade and shipping.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis 49, Jacob is on his deathbed blessing his twelve sons, each prophecy foretelling the future roles and territories of their descendants in the Promised Land. Zebulun's blessing specifically predicts that his tribe would settle near the sea, becoming a hub for shipping and trade, with borders extending toward the Phoenician city of Sidon, which aligns with later biblical accounts of the tribal allotments in northern Israel. This reflects the historical context of the Israelites' settlement and their interactions with neighboring regions.
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