Deu 33:22 | MHM | STEP | The Blessings of Dan, Naphtali, and Asher This section shares the blessings Moses gave to the tribes of Dan, Naphtali, and Asher. Each blessing shows how God planned different strengths and good things for every tribe. Some are blessed with courage and victory, others with happiness, favor, and wealth. Moses also prays that these tribes will continue to grow and have the strength to handle whatever comes their way. v. 22 : Dan is compared to a young lion that jumps out from Bashan. Moses sees Dan as brave and strong, unlike Jacob who described Dan as crafty like a serpent (Genesis 49:17 ). This could refer to Samson, who was from Dan and fought the Philistines with great strength, even killing a lion when he was young (Judges 14:5-6 ). It might also mean when the tribe of Dan surprised and conquered the city of Laish (Judges 18:27 ). The image of leaping from Bashan shows their courage and ability to win battles suddenly and with great force.

‏ Deuteronomy 33:22

The Blessings of Dan, Naphtali, and Asher

This section shares the blessings Moses gave to the tribes of Dan, Naphtali, and Asher. Each blessing shows how God planned different strengths and good things for every tribe. Some are blessed with courage and victory, others with happiness, favor, and wealth. Moses also prays that these tribes will continue to grow and have the strength to handle whatever comes their way.

v. 22: Dan is compared to a young lion that jumps out from Bashan. Moses sees Dan as brave and strong, unlike Jacob who described Dan as crafty like a serpent (Genesis 49:17 ^a). This could refer to Samson, who was from Dan and fought the Philistines with great strength, even killing a lion when he was young (Judges 14:5-6 ^b). It might also mean when the tribe of Dan surprised and conquered the city of Laish (Judges 18:27 ^c). The image of leaping from Bashan shows their courage and ability to win battles suddenly and with great force.