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Deuteronomy 33:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And this is the blessing for Judah: Moses said, 'Listen, LORD, to Judah's voice, and bring him back to his people. Let his hands be strong enough for what he needs to do, and help him against his enemies.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is asking God to hear Judah's prayers, keep the tribe united with Israel, give them strength for their work, and protect them from their enemies.

📚 Historical Context

This blessing comes from Moses' final words to the tribes of Israel before his death, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The tribe of Judah would become one of the most prominent tribes, eventually producing King David and the royal line. At this time, Moses was concerned about the tribes staying unified and being able to defend themselves in the new land they were about to inherit.

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