Makes it more difficult to trust God:

‘   “I took for your deliverance, O LORD.  – Genesis 49.18

In the middle of his prophecy to Dan, Jacob exclaimed, “I look for your deliverance, O LORD.” He was emphasising to Dan that he would be a strong leader only if his trust was in God [Wall], not in his natural strength or ability.  Those who are strong, attractive, or talented often find it easier to trust in themselves than in God [Wall] who gave them their gifts.  Remember to thank God [Wall] for what you are and have so your trust does not become misplaced.

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(‘   The sceptre will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his. – Genesis 49.10   “Until he comes to whom it belongs” may also be translated, “until Shiloh comes”.  What is Shiloh?  The meaning of this difficult passage is disputed.  Shiloh may be another name for the Messiah, because its literal meaning is “sent”.  Shiloh might also refer to the Tent of Meeting setup at the city of Shiloh (Joshua 18.1).)

(‘ “Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall. – Genesis 49.22   Joseph was indeed fruitful, with some heroic descendants.  Among them were Joshua, who would lead the Israelites into the promised land (Joshua 1.10, 11); Deborah, Gideon, and Jephthah, judges of Israel (Judges 4.4; 6.11, 12; 11.11); and Samuel, a great prophet (1 Samuel 3.19).)