Deu 33:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Joseph’s power is described next. Moses says Joseph will be strong and honored, like the firstling of his bullock . This means he will be noble and a leader among his brothers. His horns are like the horns of a unicorn , meaning his people will be powerful in battle and able to defeat their enemies. The descendants of Joseph, especially Ephraim, would become very numerous and strong— the ten thousands of Ephraim, and the thousands of Manasseh (Genesis 48:19 ). Their greatness would last as long as they continued to trust and obey God (Psalm 78:9-10 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 33:17

v. 17: Joseph’s power is described next. Moses says Joseph will be strong and honored, like the firstling of his bullock. This means he will be noble and a leader among his brothers. His horns are like the horns of a unicorn, meaning his people will be powerful in battle and able to defeat their enemies. The descendants of Joseph, especially Ephraim, would become very numerous and strong—the ten thousands of Ephraim, and the thousands of Manasseh (Genesis 48:19 ^a). Their greatness would last as long as they continued to trust and obey God (Psalm 78:9-10 ^b).