Deuteronomy 33:23

"About Dan he said, “Dan is a lion’s cub that leaps out of Bashan.”"

Key Reflection

This verse symbolizes the strength and power of the tribe of Dan, comparing them to a lion's cub leaping from its lair in Bashan—a region known for its ferocity and wildness. This imagery suggests that Dan would be formidable and victorious in battle or pursuit, reflecting both their military prowess and God’s promise of protection and success.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Satisfied with favor -CompareGenesis 49:21and note. The west and the south -i. e., taking the words as referring not to geographical position but to natural characteristics, “the sea and the sunny district.” The possession of Naphtali included nearly the whole west coast of the Sea of Galilee, the Lake of Merom, the modern Bahr el Hulch, and the well watered district near the springs of Jordan. It contained some of the grandest scenery and some of the most fertile land in Palestine.

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