KJV ORIGINAL
Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Gad, enemy armies will attack and overpower him, but in the end he will fight back and win.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is Jacob prophesying that the tribe of Gad will face military defeats but will ultimately triumph over their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's final blessing to his twelve sons before his death, prophesying about their descendants who would become the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Gad settled east of the Jordan River in territory that was frequently raided by nomadic peoples, making them experienced warriors who often had to defend their land and livestock.
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