Deuteronomy 33:21

He provided the first part for himself, 2 for the Torah-giver’s portion reserved was reserved for him. 1 He came with the heads of the people. 2 He executed the righteousness of Adonai, 2 His judgments with Israel [God prevails].” (5)

One Unity Resource Bible

In The King James Version

And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel.

In Context

20About Gad [Good fortune] he said, 1 “He who enlarges Gad [Good fortune] is blessed. 2 He dwells as a lioness, 2 and tears the arm, yes, the crown of the head. 1

22About Dan [He judged] he said, 1 “Dan [He judged] is a lion’s cub 2 that leaps out of Bashan.”

Read all of Deuteronomy 33

Cross References

Numbers 32:16They came near to him, and said, “We will build sheepfolds here for our livestock, and cities for our little ones;

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 33:19-22

18 And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents. 19 They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand. 20 And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head. 21 And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Deuteronomy 33:21