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12 His eyes are darker than wine
    and his teeth whiter than milk.”

On the Future of Zebulun

13 “Zebulun will settle down near the sea shore
    and become a safe haven for shipping,
        bordering Sidon.”

On the Future of Issachar

14 “Issachar is a strong donkey,
    resting between sheepfolds.

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12 His eyes will be darker than wine,
    his teeth whiter than milk.[a](A)

13 “Zebulun(B) will live by the seashore
    and become a haven for ships;
    his border will extend toward Sidon.(C)

14 “Issachar(D) is a rawboned[b] donkey
    lying down among the sheep pens.[c](E)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 49:12 Or will be dull from wine, / his teeth white from milk
  2. Genesis 49:14 Or strong
  3. Genesis 49:14 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags