Deu 33:12 | KingComments | STEP | Benjamin is one of the two sons of Rachel. After the offeror Levi comes Benjamin as “the beloved of the LORD”. An offeror knows himself accepted by God in the offering. That is why he dwells in security by Him ( ). Jerusalem is situated on Mount Moria in the inheritance of Benjamin ( ). Because of this Benjamin lives near the temple and enjoys its protection ( ). He dwells between God’s shoulders, which gives the picture that God carries him (cf. ). Like Benjamin the whole people are “the beloved of the LORD”. Thus the blessings of each individual tribe apply to the people as a whole. We are also personally and collectively in Christ and belong to “God’s household” ( ).

‏ Deuteronomy 33:12

Benjamin

Benjamin is one of the two sons of Rachel. After the offeror Levi comes Benjamin as “the beloved of the LORD”. An offeror knows himself accepted by God in the offering. That is why he dwells in security by Him (Psa 91:1). Jerusalem is situated on Mount Moria in the inheritance of Benjamin (Jos 18:28). Because of this Benjamin lives near the temple and enjoys its protection (Psa 125:2). He dwells between God’s shoulders, which gives the picture that God carries him (cf. Deu 1:29).

Like Benjamin the whole people are “the beloved of the LORD”. Thus the blessings of each individual tribe apply to the people as a whole. We are also personally and collectively in Christ and belong to “God’s household” (Eph 2:19).