And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.
About Naphtali, Moses said: 'O Naphtali, you are completely satisfied with God's favor and filled with the Lord's blessing. Take possession of the land to the west and south.'
Moses is blessing the tribe of Naphtali, declaring they will be deeply satisfied with God's favor and will inherit fertile lands in the western and southern regions.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' final blessing over the twelve tribes of Israel before his death, similar to Jacob's earlier blessings. The tribe of Naphtali was one of the northern tribes that would eventually settle in the fertile region around the Sea of Galilee. This blessing was given as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness.
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