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Of Naphtali he said, Naphtali, satisfied with favor, Full with the blessing of Yahweh, Possess you the west and the south.

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The Soul's True Satisfaction

Commentators emphasize that the ultimate blessing for Naphtali was spiritual. Being 'satisfied with favor' points to the deep contentment that comes only from God's grace. As Matthew Henry notes, true happiness is found not in earthly things, but in having God's favor and considering it enough.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 33:23

18th Century

Theologian

Satisfied with favor - Compare Genesis 49:21 and note.

The west and the south - that is, taking the words as referring not to …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 33:23

19th Century

Preacher

What a condition of heart to be in! "Satisfied with favor; full of the blessing of the Lord." Beloved, may you enjoy that tonight!

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 33:23

16th Century

Theologian

And of Naphtali he said. He predicts that God would deal bountifully with these two tribes, for to the first a fertile district would be all…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 33:23

17th Century

Pastor

And of Naphtali he said
The tribe of Naphtali, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem:

O Naphta…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 33:6–23

17th Century

Minister

The order in which the tribes are blessed here is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in gene…