Genesis 49:1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. - Free Bible Online

Genesis 49 Images and Notes

Brief Summary: Jacob blesses his sons and their descendants, Reuben, Simeon, and Levi are rebuked, Judah shall be the kingly tribe until Shiloh (Messiah) comes, Jacob gives command to be buried with his fathers in the land of Canaan, Jacob dies and is gathered unto his people.

Outline
1 Jacob calls his sons before him
3 Jacob foretells what will befall them in the last days
10 The Messiah King will descend from Judah
20 Jacob's charge concerning his burial
33 Jacob's death

Map of the Cave of Machpelah

The Mountains of Moriah During the Time of Abraham

Quick Reference Map

Map of the Jordan River (Click to Enlarge)

Ancient Customs
Blessings
Prophesying
The sceptre
death and burial
Thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies
His teeth white with milk
MILK HIGHLY ESTEEMED
TOKEN OF TRIUMPH

Ancient Topics
Each of the Twelve Sons
Shiloh
the shepherd
the stone of Israel
the Almighty
blessings of the breasts
twelve tribes of Israel
gathered unto my people
cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite
Jacob yielded up the Ghost

Ancient People
Jacob, Joseph, Ephriam, Manasseh, Twelve Sons
Ephron the Hittite
Children of Heth
Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah

Geography
The Land of Canaan
the field of Machpelah
 

The Old Testament

Genesis Resources

Creation
Adam and Eve
The Flood
The Tower of Babel
Abraham the First Hebrew
Isaac, Son of Promise
Jacob and the 12 Tribes
Joseph and Egypt