Deuteronomy 33:4-14

4 They learn the law I gave them. It belongs to the community of the people of Jacob.

5 The LORD was king over Israel when the leaders of the people came together. The tribes of Israel were also there."

6 Here's what Moses said about Reuben. "Let Reuben live. Don't let him die. But let his people be few."

7 Here's what Moses said about Judah. "Lord, listen to Judah cry out. Bring him to his people. By his own power he stands up for himself. Lord, help him fight against his enemies!"

8 Here's what Moses said about Levi. "Your Thummim and Urim belong to the man you favored. You put him to the test at Massah. You argued with him at the waters of Meribah.

9 Levi didn't show special favor to anyone. He did not spare his father and mother. He didn't excuse his relatives or his children. But he watched over your word. He guarded your covenant.

10 He teaches your rules to the people of Jacob. He teaches your law to Israel. He offers incense to you. He sacrifices whole burnt offerings on your altar.

11 Lord, bless all of his skills. Be pleased with everything he does. Destroy those who rise up against him. Strike down his enemies until they can't get up."

12 Here's what Moses said about Benjamin. "Let the one the LORD loves rest safely in him. The LORD guards him all day long. The one the LORD loves rests in his arms."

13 Here's what Moses said about Joseph. "May the LORD bless Joseph's land. May he bless it with dew from the highest heavens. May he bless it with water from the deepest oceans.

14 May he bless it with the best crops the sun can produce. May he bless it with the finest crops the moon can give.

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Deuteronomy 33:4-14 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

Deuteronomy 33:4-14

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Deuteronomy 33:4-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 33