Deuteronomy 33:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵The Lord was king over Israel
when the leaders of the people came together.
The tribes of Israel were also there.”

⁶Here’s what Moses said about Reuben.

“Let Reuben live. Don’t let him die.
And do not let his people be few.”

⁷Here’s what Moses said about Judah.

“Lord, listen to Judah cry out.
Bring him to his people.
By his own power he stands up for himself.
Lord, help him fight against his 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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