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21 He chose the best for himself
when the princely portion was assigned.
When the leaders of the people came,
he carried out Adonai’s justice
and his rulings concerning Isra’el.”

(v) 22 Of Dan he said:

“Dan is a lion cub
leaping forth from Bashan.”

23 Of Naftali he said:

“You, Naftali, satisfied with favor
and full of blessing from Adonai,
take possession of the sea and the south.”

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21 He chose the best land for himself;(A)
    the leader’s portion was kept for him.(B)
When the heads of the people assembled,
    he carried out the Lord’s righteous will,(C)
    and his judgments concerning Israel.”

22 About Dan(D) he said:

“Dan is a lion’s cub,
    springing out of Bashan.”

23 About Naphtali(E) he said:

“Naphtali is abounding with the favor of the Lord
    and is full of his blessing;
    he will inherit southward to the lake.”

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