Jacob on his deathbed blesses his son Judah that his sons will be kings over the Jewish people “until Shiloh comes.” What is the meaning of Jacob’s blessing?
Jacob – Yaakov
Jacob (in Hebrew Yaakov) was the son of Isaac and twin of Esau. His 4 wives gave birth to his 12 sons who became the 12 Tribes. God changed his name of Israel.
Genesis 47:7-10 – Jacob Meets Pharaoh
Genesis 46 tells how Jacob and his family were reunited with Joseph in Egypt. A short time later, Joseph brings his father to meet with Pharaoh.
Genesis 42:9 – Joseph and His Family
Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and became a slave in Egypt. Then he became the second in command in Egypt. Why didn’t he ever contact his family?
Genesis 32 – Jacob’s Thigh
Jacob is alone on the night before he is going to meet his brother. Suddenly, a man appears and wrestles with him. Ramban explains the deeper meaning behind this strange event.
Genesis 48:15-16 – The Redeeming Angel
Jacob knows he is about to die. He has a last private meeting with Joseph and he blesses Joseph’s sons.
Genesis 37:34-35 – Jacob Mourns
Genesis 37 records the sale of Joseph into slavery by 10 of his brothers.
Genesis 33:3 – Jacob Bows
Esau was heading toward Jacob with 400 fighting men. Jacob was frightened that his brother would try to destroy him and his family.
Genesis 28:20-22 – Jacob’s Vow
Jacob had a dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven. God appeared to him and promised many things. Then Jacob made a vow which seems to imply that he doubted God’s promises.
Genesis 25:23 – Two Nations
Isaac and his wife Rebecca prayed that she would conceive. She eventually became pregnant, but a battle was going on inside her.
Deuteronomy 26:5 – The Aramean
The farmer who brought his first fruits to Jerusalem recited six verses beginning with Deuteronomy 26:5.