Deuteronomy 33:24-29

24 Asher: "Asher, best blessed of the sons! May he be the favorite of his brothers, his feet massaged in oil.

25 Safe behind iron-clad doors and gates, your strength like iron as long as you live."

26 There is none like God, Jeshurun, riding to your rescue through the skies, his dignity haloed by clouds.

27 The ancient God is home on a foundation of everlasting arms. He drove out the enemy before you and commanded, "Destroy!"

28 Israel lived securely, the fountain of Jacob undisturbed In grain and wine country and, oh yes, his heavens drip dew.

29 Lucky Israel! Who has it as good as you? A people saved by God! The Shield who defends you, the Sword who brings triumph. Your enemies will come crawling on their bellies and you'll march on their backs.

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.