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Deuteronomy 33:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.”
Deuteronomy 33:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:5
And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.The enigmatic pronoun "he" most naturally refers to Yahweh (from context of verses 2-4), establishing divine kingship over Israel. Jeshurun (יְשֻׁרוּן) is a poetic name for Israel appearing only in Deuteronomy (32:15; 33:5, 26) and Isaiah 44:2, derived from yashar (upright, straight). This honorific title describes Israel's covenant ideal—the nation as it should be, walking uprightly before God, in contrast to their frequent rebellion.The phrase melekh biYeshurun ("king in Jeshurun") estab...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:5
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“and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he forsook God who made him”
“In those days there was no king in Israel”
“He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob”
“Rule you over us”
“to kill us in the wilderness”
“and God be with you. You represent the people before God”
“before any king reigned over the children of Israel.”
“they come to me”
“Whether is better for you”