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Deuteronomy 33:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.”
Deuteronomy 33:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:12
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders. Moses's shortest tribal blessing honors Benjamin with intimate divine protection. The Hebrew yedid YHWH (יְדִיד יְהוָה, "beloved of the LORD") is striking—the same term appears only in Deuteronomy 33:12 and regarding Solomon ("Jedidiah," 2 Samuel 12:25). This unique designation signals special covenant affection.Shall dwell in safety by him uses shakan betach (שָׁכַן בֶּטַח), meaning "abide securely/confidently." The imagery int...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:12
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“and said to him”
“He shall cover thee with his feathers”
“and have covered you in the shadow of my hand”
“he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin”
“and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;”
“and dwell in the land which Yahweh your God causes you to inherit”
“for my own sake”
“This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin”
“he assembled all the house of Judah”