Moses' blessing upon the tribes before his death invokes the Lord's theophany at Sinai and His kingship over Jeshurun. Each tribe receives prophetic blessing: Joseph's fruitfulness and strength, Judah's military prowess, Levi's priestly teaching and judgment, Benjamin's security, and others. The incomparable God of Jeshurun rides the heavens to help Israel, whose eternal arms are underneath, and Israel dwells in safety, blessed beyond all peoples.
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Characters in This Chapter
Moses
Faithful servant of God who delivers his final addresses to Israel before his death
Joshua
Successor to Moses, commissioned to lead Israel into the Promised Land
Jacob
Father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
Judah
Son of Jacob, Ancestor of David and Christ
Benjamin
Youngest Son of Jacob
Joseph of Arimathea
The One Who Buried Jesus
Manasseh
King of Judah who Repented
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Position in Book
First Address: Historical ReviewChapters 1-4
Second Address: The Law RestatedChapters 5-26
Third Address: Covenant RenewalChapters 27-30
Final EventsChapters 31-34
Joshua commissioned, the Song of Moses, Moses' blessing on the tribes, and Moses' death on Mount Nebo.