Deuteronomy 33:5-7

Easy-to-Read Version

⁵At that time the Israelites
and their leaders met together,
and the Lord became Jeshurun’s^[a] king!

⁶“Let Reuben live, and not die!
But let there be only a few people in his tribe!”

⁷Moses said this about Judah:

“Lord, listen to the leader from Judah when he calls for help.
Bring him to his people.
Make him strong,
and help him defeat his enemies!”

Deuteronomy 33:5 Jeshurun Another name for the people of Israel. It means “good” or “honest.” Also in verse 26.

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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