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Deuteronomy 33:21

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21They took the best of the land for themselves;

A leader’s share was assigned to them.

They obeyed the Lord’s commands and laws

When the leaders of Israel were gathered together.”k

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  1. kOne ancient translation When the leaders … together; Hebrew unclear.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He chose the best of the land for himself,

for there a commander’s portion was reserved;

and he came with the heads of the people,

with Israel he executed the justice of the Lord,

and his judgments for Israel.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

He 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.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He chose the best part for himself,

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

He came with the leaders of the people;

he carried out the Lord’s justice

and his ordinances for Israel.

NLTNew Living Translation

The people of Gad took the best land for themselves;

a leader’s share was assigned to them.

When the leaders of the people were assembled,

they carried out the Lord’s justice

and obeyed his regulations for Israel.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And he selected the best part for himself,

for there the portion of a ruler is included,

and he came with the heads of the people;

he did the righteousness of Yahweh,

and his regulations for Israel.”

KJV 1900King James Version

And he provided the first part for himself,

Because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated;

And he came with the heads of the people,

He executed the justice of the Lord,

And his judgments with Israel.