Deuteronomy 33:6

To Reuben he said, “May he live and not die, but may he only have a few men.”

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In The King James Version

Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few.

In Context

5The Lord became King in Israel when the people's leaders gathered, when the tribes of Israel assembled.

7To Judah he said: “Lord, please hear the cry of Judah and reunite him with his people. Even though he fights for himself, may you help him against his enemies.”

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Cross References

Genesis 35:23The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob's firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 49:8Judah, your brothers will praise you. You will defeat your enemies. Your father's sons shall bow down to you in respect.

Joshua 22:1Then Joshua summoned the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 33:2-6

Moses's Blessing on Israel. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. 2 And he said, The Lord came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. 3 Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words. 4 Moses commanded us a law, even the… Read the whole commentary →

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