Deuteronomy 33:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵The Lord became king of Israel.
The leaders of the people gathered then.
The tribes of Israel came together.

⁶“Let the people of Reuben live and not die.
But let the people be few.”

⁷Moses said this about the people of Judah:

“Lord, listen to Judah’s prayer.
Bring them back to their people.
They defend themselves with their hands.
Help them fight their enemies!”

Deuteronomy 33:5-7

New International Version

⁵He was king^(A) over Jeshurun^[a]^(B)
when the leaders of the people assembled,
along with the tribes of Israel.

⁶“Let Reuben live and not die,
nor^[b] his people be few.”^(C)

⁷And this he said about Judah:^(D)

“Hear, Lord, the cry of Judah;
bring him to his people.
With his own hands he defends his cause.
Oh, be his help against his foes!”

Deuteronomy 33:5 Jeshurun means the upright one, that is, Israel; also in verse 26.
Deuteronomy 33:6 Or but let

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