Deuteronomy 33:12 — Of Benjamin he said,
“May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him;
He sh… — AMP | maBible
Read Deuteronomy 33:12 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Deuteronomy 33.12, Deuteronomy 33v12, Dt. 33:12. Of Benjamin he said,
“May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him;
He shields and covers him all the day long,
And he dwells between His shoulders.”
Other reference formats: Deuteronomy 33.12, Deuteronomy 33v12, Dt. 33:12.
12 Of Benjamin he said,
“May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him;
He shields and covers him all the day long,
And he dwells between His shoulders.”
Notes and references
The temple in Jerusalem was located almost between the ridges of the territory of Benjamin, suggesting “between his shoulders” (see also Josh 15:8). Moses saw it as a symbol of the Lord’s presence covering Benjamin continually.