He provided the first part for himself,
for the lawgiver’s portion was reserved for him.
He came with the heads of the people.
He executed the righteousness of the LORD,
His ordinances with Israel.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 33:21 in context
Deuteronomy 33:18–24
18
About Zebulun he said,
“Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out;
and Issachar, in your tents.
19
They will call the peoples to the mountain.
There they will offer sacrifices of righteousness,
for they will draw out the abundance of the seas,
the hidden treasures of the sand.”
20
About Gad he said,
“He who enlarges Gad is blessed.
He dwells as a lioness,
and tears the arm and the crown of the head.
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He provided the first part for himself,
for the lawgiver’s portion was reserved for him.
He came with the heads of the people.
He executed the righteousness of the LORD,
His ordinances with Israel.”
22
About Dan he said,
“Dan is a lion’s cub
that leaps out of Bashan.”
23
About Naphtali he said,
“Naphtali, satisfied with favor,
full of the LORD’s blessing,
Possess the west and the south.”
24
About Asher he said,
“Asher is blessed with children.
Let him be acceptable to his brothers.
Let him dip his foot in oil.
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