His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.
His glory is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like the horns of wild oxen. With them he will drive the nations together to the ends of the earth. These represent the tens of thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh.
This verse describes Joseph's descendants (Ephraim and Manasseh) as having great strength and power, like a mighty bull that will push other nations to the far corners of the earth.
📚 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 after years of wandering in the wilderness. This verse specifically blesses the descendants of Joseph, referring to Ephraim and Manasseh, using poetic imagery like a bullock and unicorns to symbolize their strength, fertility, and future military prowess. These blessings highlight God's favor and promises to the tribes as part of the larger covenant relationship with Israel.
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