Read Genesis 49:27. Jacob foretold that the Benjaminites would have great fighting ability like a wolf. (Judges 20:15, 16; 1 Chronicles 12:2) It was "in the morning of the kingdom of Israel that the tribe of Benjamin provided Israel's first king, Saul. He proved to be a fierce fighter against the Philistines. (1 Samuel 9:15-17, 21) "In the evening" of that royal history, Queen Esther and Prime Minister Mordecai, both Benjaminites, saved Israel from annihilation under the Persian Empire. - ESTHER 2:5-7; 8:3; 10:3.
Son
Benjamin
Pronouncement
"In the morning he will eat the prey, and in the evening he will divide spoil." - GENESIS 49:27.
Fulfillment
Saul was Israel's first king. (1 Samuel 9:15-17) Later, Esther and Mordecai saved Jehovah's people. - ESTHER 2:5-7; 8:3; 10:3.
What can we learn? The Benjaminites were no doubt proud to see one of their own become king in fulfillment of the blessing. However, when Jehovah transferred the kingship to David of the tribe of Judah, the Benjaminites eventually supported the change. (1 Kings 11:31, 32; 12:19, 21) May we too loyally support those whom Jehovah designates to lead his people today. - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12.
Jacob's deathbed prophecy can benefit us. Reviewing how it was fulfilled strengthens our faith in the reliability of Jehovah's prophetic Word. And considering Jacob's sons were blessed helps us to understand better how we can please Jehovah.
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