21 He chose the best part for himself,
because a ruler’s portion was assigned there for him.
He came with the leaders of the people;
he carried out the Lord’s justice
and His ordinances for Israel.(A)

22 He said about Dan:

Dan is a young lion,
leaping out of Bashan.(B)

23 He said about Naphtali:

Naphtali, enjoying approval,
full of the Lord’s blessing,
take[a] possession to the west and the south.

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 33:23 Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read he will take

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