And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;
About the tribe of Levi, Moses said: 'Let your sacred objects for seeking God's guidance, the Thummim and Urim, be with your holy servant, the one you tested at Massah and argued with at the waters of Meribah.'
Moses is blessing the tribe of Levi, asking God to continue giving them the sacred tools they need to serve as priests and seek God's guidance for the people.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final blessings to the tribes of Israel as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The Urim and Thummim were sacred objects used by the high priest for seeking God's guidance in important decisions, symbolizing divine direction and truth. The references to Massah and Meribah recall events during the Exodus where the Israelites tested God by demanding water, showcasing Levi's role in upholding faithfulness amid those trials.
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