1. Moses was a prophet, and before he died, he blessed the tribes of Israel by saying:
2. The Lord came from Mount Sinai.From Edom, he gave lightto his people,and his glory was shiningfrom Mount Paran.Thousands of his warriorswere with him, and firewas at his right hand.
3. The Lord loves the tribesof Israel,and he protects his people.They listen to his wordsand worship at his feet.
4-5. I called a meetingof the tribes of Israeland gave you God's Law.Then you and your leadersmade the Lord your king.
6. Tribe of Reuben, you will live,even though your tribewill always be small.
7. The Lord will listen to you,tribe of Judah, as you begto come safely home.You fought your enemies alone;now the Lord will help you.
8. At Massah and Meribah Spring,the Lord tested you,tribe of Levi.You were faithful,and so the priesthood belongsto the Levi tribe.
9. Protecting Israel's agreementwith the Lordwas more important to youthan the life of your fatheror mother,or brothers or sisters,or your own children.