Holy Scripture
Genesis 49:23
A church father on this verse
“(Verse 22 and following) The son of Joseph grew up, the son of Joseph grown tall above the fountain of the daughter, walking with a composed stride on the wall. And they provoked him, and contended with him, and were angry against him, having arrows. He sat in the strength of his bow, and the chains of his hands were…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23Against whom men taking evil counsel reproached him, And the archers pressed hard upon him.
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21Naphtali is a spreading stem, Bestowing beauty on its fruit.
22Joseph is a son increased; My dearly loved son is increased; My youngest son, Turn to me.
— Genesis 49:23 —
24But their bow and arrows were mightily consumed, And the sinews of their arms were slackened By the hand of the mighty one of Jacob; Thence is he that strengthened Israel From the God of thy father;
25And my God helped thee, And he blessed thee with the blessing of heaven from above, And the blessing of the earth possessing all things, Because of the blessing of the breasts and of the womb,