“Bread from Asher shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties.
Parallel translations
- WEB “Asher’s food will be rich. He will produce royal dainties.
- KJV Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
- BSB Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.
- NASB ¶“As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal delicacies.
- NLT “Asher will dine on rich foods and produce food fit for kings.
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Asher will enjoy rich food and produce delicacies fit for kings.
Overview
Asher's fertile coastal land yields abundance, supplying even royal tables. The blessing reflects the material prosperity God appoints for this tribe. It is a reminder that every good provision flows from the Lord's gracious hand to His people.
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Cross-references · 4
- Deut 33:24–25About Asher he said, “Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.
- Gen 30:13Leah said, “Happy am I, for the daughters will call me happy.” She named him Asher.
- Josh 19:24–31The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.
- Gen 46:17The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
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