This chapter relates the blessings Moses pronounced upon the people of Israel a little before his death; first, in general, on account of their having a law given them in so glorious a manner, De 33:1; then, in particular, each of the tribes distinctly is blessed, Reuben, De 33:6; Judah, De 33:7; Levi, De 33:8; Benjamin, De 33:12; Joseph, De 33:13; Zebulun and Issachar, De 33:18; Gad, De 33:20; Dan, De 33:22; Naphtali, De 33:23; Asher, De 33:24; and the chapter is concluded with some strong intimations of what God was unto the people of Israel in general, and of what he had done and would do for them; all which are expressive of their great happiness, De 33:26.
Ver. 1. And this is the blessing wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.