“Moses said this about the tribe of Benjamin: “The people of Benjamin are loved by the Lord and live in safety beside him. He surrounds them continuously and preserves them from every harm.””
Deuteronomy 33:12 NLT
“The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him,
Who shelters him all the day long;
And he shall dwell between His shoulders.”
a. The beloved of the LORD: The place of special love and blessing Benjamin had would be prophetically fulfilled in a Benjamite city becoming the center of the nation – Jerusalem. When the tabernacle was at Nob (1 Samuel 21:1), that was also in the territory of Benjamin.
b. Shall dwell in safety by Him: Thus, though the tribe of Benjamin was indeed fierce and warlike (Jacob’s prophecy described Benjamin as a ravenous wolf, Genesis 49:27), the tribe was greatly beloved of the LORD.
i. “The final phrase and makes his dwelling between his shouldersmay mean that Benjamin rests between Yahweh’s shoulders, i.e. in the place of affection and protection.” (Thompson)
ii. “The anthropomorphism here is suggestive of the most tender compassion and solid security at the same time. The phrase speaks not of carrying on the back but of being held close to the breast or bosom.” (Merrill)
Deuteronomy 33:12 NLT
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Moses said this about the tribe of Benjamin: “The people of Benjamin are loved by the LORD and live in safety beside him. He surrounds them continuously and preserves them from every harm.”
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4. (12) Benjamin:
Of Benjamin he said:“The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him,
Who shelters him all the day long;
And he shall dwell between His shoulders.”
a. The beloved of the LORD: The place of special love and blessing Benjamin had would be prophetically fulfilled in a Benjamite city becoming the center of the nation – Jerusalem. When the tabernacle was at Nob (1 Samuel 21:1), that was also in the territory of Benjamin.
b. Shall dwell in safety by Him: Thus, though the tribe of Benjamin was indeed fierce and warlike (Jacob’s prophecy described Benjamin as a ravenous wolf, Genesis 49:27), the tribe was greatly beloved of the LORD.
i. “The final phrase and makes his dwelling between his shouldersmay mean that Benjamin rests between Yahweh’s shoulders, i.e. in the place of affection and protection.” (Thompson)
ii. “The anthropomorphism here is suggestive of the most tender compassion and solid security at the same time. The phrase speaks not of carrying on the back but of being held close to the breast or bosom.” (Merrill)
