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.”
Moses calls it the lawgiver's portion because he had the authority to assign it, not by chance but by God's command. The Gadites sought their dwelling beforehand, and though God's promise had not yet formally included this land beyond Jordan, He granted it through His secret will, which Moses confirms by his decision.
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God's providence wisely assigns different employments to different men: some to the sea, some to the soil, some to war. It is the great art of happiness to be well pleased with your place. Zebulun and Issachar, neighbors and brothers, each rejoices in the work God set before him.
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Commenting on Deuteronomy 33:18-21
And of Dan he said,.... Of the tribe of Dan, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem: Dan is a lion's whelp; or like one for boldness, strength, and courage; and was verified in Samson, who was of this tribe; who, when a young lion roared against him, the Spirit of the Lord came on him, and he tore it to pieces, Jdg 14:5, he...