Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 33:21 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Deuteronomy 33:21 (KJV)
Historical Context for Deuteronomy 33:21
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:21
He provided the first part for himself—Gad chose the Trans-Jordan territory 'first' (reshit), not from selfishness but strategic wisdom. The phrase chelqat mechokek (portion of the lawgiver) is debated: either Gad's territory included Moses's burial place (Deuteronomy 34:6), or it acknowledges their obedience to Mosaic command by fighting west of Jordan before settling east.He came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD—Despite having their inheritance secured, Gadite warriors led (roshe ha'am, heads of the people) Israel's conquest of Canaan (Joshua 4:12-13). Tzidqa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:21
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“your little ones”
“because the people offered themselves willingly”
“and the children of Gad”
“in the places of drawing water”
“and the land of Gilead”
“and said”
“and the Gadites”