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
The Thummim and Urim were sacred objects used by Israel's high priest to determine God's will in important decisions. Massah and Meribah were places where the Israelites complained about lack of water during their wilderness journey, and Moses struck the rock to bring forth water. The tribe of Levi had been chosen by God to serve as priests and temple workers for all of Israel.
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