He chose the best of the land for himself, for there a ruler’s portion was reserved; he came with the heads of the people, carrying out the justice of Yahweh and his ordinances with Israel.
In context
19They will summon peoples to the mountain and offer there righteous sacrifices, for they will draw from the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand. 20Of Gad he said: Blessed is he who enlarges Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears at arm and skull. 21He chose the best of the land for himself, for there a ruler’s portion was reserved; he came with the heads of the people, carrying out the justice of Yahweh and his ordinances with Israel. 22Of Dan he said: Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out from Bashan. 23Of Naphtali he said: Naphtali, satisfied with favor and full of the blessing of Yahweh, possess the lake and the south.
