Deuteronomy 33

CHAPTER 33THEME: Moses’ final blessing of the tribesThe last public act of Moses before his death is to gather his people about him by tribes and give a blessing to each one.

Deuteronomy 33:1

He begins with Reuben.

Deuteronomy 33:6

Moses prays that Reuben will never become extinct as a tribe in Israel.

Deuteronomy 33:7

Judah is the royal tribe from which the Messiah is to come.

Deuteronomy 33:8

This tribe was honored by the priesthood in the family of Aaron. They had the privilege of teaching the Law. The nation will be blessed through Levi. Blessing is to come to Israel through the tribes of Joseph, which are Ephraim and Manasseh. An interesting blessing is in verse Deu_33:24.

Deuteronomy 33:10

This tribe was honored by the priesthood in the family of Aaron. They had the privilege of teaching the Law. The nation will be blessed through Levi. Blessing is to come to Israel through the tribes of Joseph, which are Ephraim and Manasseh. An interesting blessing is in verse Deu_33:24.

Deuteronomy 33:24

It is interesting that years ago a pipeline of oil came into the northern part of the kingdom through the land of Asher. It may be that that pipeline will be opened.

Deuteronomy 33:26

Oh, if only Israel had obeyed God!