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Deuteronomy 33:21-29

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21 1He chose the best of the land for himself, for there a commander’s portion was reserved; and 2he came with the heads of the people, with Israel he executed the justice of the Lord, and his judgments for Israel. ”
22 And 3of Dan he said, 4“Dan is a lion’s cub 5that leaps from Bashan. ”
23 And 6of Naphtali he said, “O Naphtali, sated with favor, and full of the blessing of the Lord, 7possess the lake[a] and the south. ”
24 And 8of Asher he said, “Most blessed of sons be Asher; let him be the favorite of his brothers, and let him 9dip his foot in oil.
25 Your bars shall be iron and bronze, and as your days, so shall your strength be.
26 10“There is none like God, O 11Jeshurun, 12who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty.
27 The eternal God is your 13dwelling place, [b] and underneath are the everlasting arms. [c] And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, ‘Destroy. ’
28 So Israel lived in safety, 14Jacob lived 15alone, [d] in a land of grain and wine, whose heavens drop down dew.
29 Happy are you, O Israel! 16Who is like you, a people 17saved by the Lord, 18the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs. ”
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Deuteronomy 33:21-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 33

This chapter relates the blessings Moses pronounced upon the people of Israel a little before his death; first, in general, on account of their having a law given them in so glorious a manner, De 33:1-5; then, in particular, each of the tribes distinctly is blessed, Reuben, De 33:6; Judah, De 33:7; Levi, De 33:8-11; Benjamin, De 33:12; Joseph, De 33:13-17; Zebulun and Issachar, De 33:18,19; Gad, De 33:20,21; Dan, De 33:22; Naphtali, De 33:23; Asher, De 33:24,25; and the chapter is concluded with some strong intimations of what God was unto the people of Israel in general, and of what he had done and would do for them; all which are expressive of their great happiness, De 33:26-29.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Cross References 18

  • 1. 33:21 See Num. 32:1-5, 16-19
  • 2. 33:21 Num. 32:31, 32; See Josh. 1:12-15; 1 Chr. 5:18-22
  • 3. 33:22 [Gen. 49:16]
  • 4. 33:22 [Gen. 49:9]
  • 5. 33:22 [Josh. 19:47; Judg. 18:27]
  • 6. 33:23 [Gen. 49:21]
  • 7. 33:23 See Josh. 19:32-39
  • 8. 33:24 [Gen. 49:20]
  • 9. 33:24 [Job 29:6]
  • 10. 33:26 See Ex. 15:11
  • 11. 33:26 See ch. 32:15
  • 12. 33:26 Ps. 68:33, 34; 104:3; Isa. 19:1; Hab. 3:8
  • 13. 33:27 Ps. 90:1; 91:9
  • 14. 33:28 [Ps. 68:26; Isa. 48:1]
  • 15. 33:28 Num. 23:9
  • 16. 33:29 [2 Sam. 7:23]
  • 17. 33:29 Isa. 45:17
  • 18. 33:29 Ps. 33:20; 115:9-11

Footnotes 4

  • [a] 33:23 Or 'west'
  • [b] 33:27 Or 'a dwelling place'
  • [c] 33:27 Revocalization of verse 27 yields 'He subdues the ancient gods, and shatters the forces of old'
  • [d] 33:28 Hebrew 'the abode of Jacob was alone'
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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