Deuteronomy 33:21

Deuteronomy 33:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21He chose the best land for himself;

the leader’s portion was kept for him.

When the heads of the people assembled,

he carried out the Lord’s righteous will,

and his judgments concerning Israel.”

21“Then he 33:21 Lit sawselected the choicest part for himself,

For there the ruler’s portion was 33:21 Lit coveredreserved;

And he came with the leaders of the people;

He executed the justice of the Lord,

And His ordinances with Israel.”

21Then he provided the first part for himself,

For there the ruler’s portion was reserved;

And he came with the leaders of the people;

He executed the justice of the Lord,

And His ordinances with Israel.”

21“He selected the best [land] for himself,

For there the leader’s portion was reserved;

Yet he came with the leaders of the people;

He carried out the justice (righteous will) of the Lord,

And His ordinances (judgments) with Israel.” [Num 32:29-33]

21He chose the best land for himself,

because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there.

He came with the leaders of the people;

he administered the Lord’s justice

and His ordinances for Israel.”

21He chose the best land for his livestock.

The leader’s share was kept for him.

The leaders of the people came together.

Then Gad carried out the Lord’s holy plan.

He carried out the Lord’s decisions for Israel.”