And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.
He saw that the place of rest was good and that the land was beautiful and pleasant. So he willingly put his shoulder to the work and became willing to serve and pay taxes.
This verse describes someone who finds a good place to live and is willing to work hard and serve others to stay there.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 49, Jacob is on his deathbed blessing his twelve sons, offering prophecies about their futures and the traits of the tribes they would represent. Specifically, this verse describes Issachar as recognizing the appeal of rest and a pleasant land, leading him to submit to hard labor and servitude. This reflects the historical role of the Issachar tribe, which settled in a fertile part of Canaan and was known for their strength in agriculture and potential subjugation by stronger neighbors.
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