KJV ORIGINAL
Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Benjamin will be like a hungry wolf: in the morning he will hunt down his prey, and in the evening he will share what he has captured.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is prophesying that the tribe of Benjamin will be fierce warriors who are successful in battle and generous in sharing their victories.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's final blessing to his twelve sons before his death, where he prophesies about what each of their descendants will become as tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin did indeed become known for producing skilled warriors and fighters, including Israel's first king, Saul, and later the apostle Paul.
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