Deuteronomy 33:24-29

24 1Of Asher he said, "More blessed than sons is Asher; May he be favored by his brothers, 2And may he dip his foot in oil.
25 "3Your locks will be iron and bronze, 4And according to your days, so will your leisurely walk be.
26 "5There is none like the God of Jeshurun, 6Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majesty.
27 "7The eternal God is a dwelling place, 8And underneath are the everlasting arms; 9And He drove out the enemy from before * you, 10And said, 'Destroy!'
28 "11So Israel dwells in security, 12The fountain of Jacob secluded, 13In a land of grain and new wine; 14His heavens also drop down dew.
29 "15Blessed are you, O Israel; 16Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, 17Who is the shield of your help 18And the sword of your majesty! 19So your enemies will cringe before you, 20And you will tread upon their high places."

Deuteronomy 33:24-29 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.

Cross References 20

  • 1. Genesis 49:20
  • 2. Job 29:6
  • 3. Psalms 147:13
  • 4. Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 32:47
  • 5. Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 4:35; Psalms 86:8; Jeremiah 10:6
  • 6. Deuteronomy 10:14; Psalms 68:33, 34; Psalms 104:3; Habakkuk 3:8
  • 7. Psalms 90:1, 2
  • 8. Genesis 49:24
  • 9. Exodus 34:11; Joshua 24:18
  • 10. Deuteronomy 7:2
  • 11. Deuteronomy 33:12; Jeremiah 23:6
  • 12. Numbers 23:9; Deuteronomy 32:8
  • 13. Genesis 27:28, 37
  • 14. Deuteronomy 33:13
  • 15. Psalms 1:1; Psalms 32:1, 2
  • 16. Deuteronomy 4:32; 2 Samuel 7:23
  • 17. Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 115:9-11
  • 18. Psalms 68:34
  • 19. Psalms 66:3
  • 20. Numbers 33:52

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