17. Joseph is like a powerful bull. His two sons are like bull’s horns. They will attack other people and push them to the ends of the earth! Yes, Manasseh has thousands of people, and Ephraim has ten thousands.”
18. Moses said this about Zebulun: “Zebulun, be happy when you go out. Issachar, be happy in your tents at home.
19. They will call the people to their mountain. There they will offer good sacrifices. They will take riches from the sea and treasures from the shore.”
20. Moses said this about Gad: “Praise God who gave Gad more land! Gad is like a lion that lies down and waits. Then he attacks and tears the animal in pieces.
21. He chose the best part for himself. He took the king’s share. The leaders of the people come to him. He did what the Lord says is good. He did what is right for the Israelites.”
22. Moses said this about Dan: “Dan is a lion’s cub that jumps out from Bashan.”
23. Moses said this about Naphtali: “Naphtali, you will get all you want. The Lord will really bless you. You will get the land by Lake Galilee.”
24. Moses said this about Asher: “Asher is the most blessed of the sons. Let him be the favorite of his brothers. And let him wash his feet in olive oil.
25. Your gates will have locks made from iron and bronze. You will be strong all your life.”