He gathered up his feet into the bed— Jacob sat upon the bed's side, with his feet upon the ground, while he pronounced these blessings; the Spirit of God having supported him during the time, in this posture. But having now nothing further to add, he drew his feet into the bed, and, leaning his head on his pillow, calmly expired, aged a hundred and forty-seven years; happy, and full of faith in his death.
Jacob was, in all respects, a distinguished person; a man of a good understanding, lively sense, and natural ability. The revelations with which God honoured him, were numerous and extraordinary. A readiness to foresee dangers, and a courage always prudent to conduct himself properly through them, were discernible in him. Born to greater things than Isaac, he raised himself by his own industry under the blessing of the Most High; and, in the space of twenty years, gained such possessions, as to be able to live in credit and reputation with the princes of his age. It is true, his life was full of many crosses; but the divine succours and revelations were sufficient to support and guide him, till he arrived at the heavenly Canaan.