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Deut. 33:1–29 There is no mention of Simeon in the list of tribes, perhaps because the tribe was going to be scattered (Gen. 49:7) and absorbed by Judah.
Deut. 33:1 man of God. Moses was held in high esteem.
Deut. 33:2 Sinai was the mountain where God gave Israel the law. This is the only place in Deuteronomy where Mount Sinai is called by that name. Everywhere else, it is called “Horeb.” Seir is another name for Edom, where Sinai was situated (see Judg. 5:4–5). Mount Paran was in the same area (Deut. 1:1–2). holy ones. Angels or heavenly beings.
Deut. 33:5 The real king of Israel was God. Jeshurun. See v. 26 and 32:15. When the heads of the people were gathered refers to the covenant renewal in Moab, as recorded in Deuteronomy.
Deut. 33:6 Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob, and so is listed first (as in Gen. 49:3).
Deut. 33:8 Thummim, Urim. See note on 1 Sam. 14:41–42. Massah. See Ex. 17:7. The blessing of Levi (Deut. 33:8–11) acknowledges the tribe’s faithfulness during the golden calf incident (Ex. 32:26–29).
Deut. 33:10 The two main roles of the priestly tribe of Levi were to teach the law (31:11) and to oversee the offering of sacrifices.
Deut. 33:13 Joseph here includes the two tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, the sons of Joseph (see v. 17).
Deut. 33:15–16 Compare the blessing by Jacob on Joseph in Gen. 49:26. who dwells in the bush. See Ex. 3:1–6.
Deut. 33:21 chose the best of the land for himself. See Num. 32:1–5, where Gad and Reuben request land across the Jordan that is ideal for cattle.
Deut. 33:22 Bashan. This blessing seems to predict Dan’s migration to the north (see Judges 18).
Deut. 33:23 the lake. Naphtali’s land bordered the Sea of Galilee.
Deut. 33:24 let him dip his foot in oil. Olive oil was a symbol of wealth.
Deut. 33:26 There is none like God. Compare 4:35. Jeshurun. See note on 32:15–17.
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