Biblical Parallels Index – Devarim 33/0
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Biblical Parallels Index – Devarim 33
Blessings of Yaakov and Moshe
Both Yaakov and Moshe address the tribes individually at the end of their lives. There are several points of comparison and contrast between the two sets of blessings, including differences in structure, differences in the order of blessings, and the omission of Shimon from Moshe’s blessings.
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- See Ramban on Devarim 33:6, who addresses some of the salient differences between Yaakov’s and Moshe’s blessings, including explaining the order of Moshe’s blessings and his omission of Shimon.
- See Abarbanel Devarim 33:1-5, who explores these issues in depth, including citing and evaluating the opinions of previous commentaries.
