Moses Blesses the People
33 This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before his death: 2 “The LORD came from Mount Sinai with flaming fire at his right hand. 3 Indeed, he loves his people; and accept his teaching. 4 Moses gave us the LORD’s instruction, the special possession of the people of Israel. 5 The LORD became king in Israel— when the tribes of Israel gathered as one.” 6 Moses said this about the tribe of Reuben: though they are few in number.” 7 Moses said this about the tribe of Judah: help them against their enemies!” 8 Moses said this about the tribe of Levi: and struggled with them at the waters of Meribah. 9 The Levites obeyed your word and did not acknowledge their own children. 10 They teach your regulations to Jacob; and offer whole burnt offerings on the altar. 11 Bless the ministry of the Levites, O LORD, strike down their foes so they never rise again.” 12 Moses said this about the tribe of Benjamin: and preserves them from every harm.” 13 Moses said this about the tribes of Joseph: and water from beneath the earth; 14 with the rich fruit that grows in the sun, and the rich harvest produced each month; 15 with the finest crops of the ancient mountains, and the abundance from the everlasting hills; 16 with the best gifts of the earth and its bounty, crowning the brow of the prince among his brothers. 17 Joseph has the majesty of a young bull; and the thousands of Manasseh.” 18 Moses said this about the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar: May the people of Issachar prosper at home in their tents. 19 They summon the people to the mountain and the hidden treasures in the sand.” 20 Moses said this about the tribe of Gad: to tear off an arm or a head. 21 The people of Gad took the best land for themselves; and obeyed his regulations for Israel.” 22 Moses said this about the tribe of Dan: leaping out from Bashan.” 23 Moses said this about the tribe of Naphtali: may you possess the west and the south.” 24 Moses said this about the tribe of Asher: may he bathe his feet in olive oil. 25 May the bolts of your gates be of iron and bronze; may you be secure all your days.” 26 “There is no one like the God of Israel. across the skies in majestic splendor. 27 The eternal God is your refuge, he cries out, ‘Destroy them!’ 28 So Israel will live in safety, while the heavens drop down dew. 29 How blessed you are, O Israel! and you will stomp on their backs!”