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God is Israel's True King
Commentators address the question of who the "king in Jeshurun" is. While the grammar could point to Moses, scholars like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott argue that the ultimate reference is to the Lord Himself. God's reign was established when the leaders and tribes of Israel gathered to receive His law.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:5
18th Century
Theologian
He was king—i.e., not Moses but the Lord became king.
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:4–5
19th Century
Bishop
Verses 4-5
“[Of] the law which Moses commanded us,
The inheritance of the congregation of Jacob,
When he (Moses) was king in Jes…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
Here is his blessing, Let Reuben live. Reuben's great sin had lost him his birthright, yet Moses gives him as much of his blessing as he c…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:5
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:1–5
17th Century
Minister
To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, Moses added a solemn blessing. He begins with a description of the glorious appearances of God in gi…