Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

The Divine manifestations were not confined to Sinai. From Seir, a mountain of Idumea, and from Pharan, which lay between Seir and Sinai, indications of the Divine presence were given. Numb. 14 : 10.

Who lay at his feet. Allaskm is made to the posture of disciples at the feet of their teachers. P.

This may be said by Moses himself, since historians sometimes speak of themselves, as of a distinct person. The law which he delivered, was a precious inheritance for the people.

Moses pastes to foretell the fortunes of the tribes, os the patriarch Jacob hod done. Ruben, the first* born of Jacob, hod deserved that his race should become extinct fbr his violation of his Dither's couch; but was nevertheless to have a small number of descendants. a He becomes animated in describing the lot of Judo, whose name denotes praise.

H. P. " They shall teach Jacob Thy judgments, and Israel Thy law."

Benjamin was highly fhvored and protected, the temple being erected within the limits of this tribe.

The two tribes derived from him are likened to two horns of a bullock, or of a Reem. Their armies are described as victorious.

It does not appear why those of Zabulon and Issachar should specially invite the other tribes to worship on Mount Sion.

Victims offered up in conformity with the law.

V. " Benedict us in latitudine Gad." The meaning is that through Divine favor he is to enjoy the full extent of his territory. Arnbeim translates it : " Blessed, extensive is Gad." P. " Blessed be he that enlarge th Gad." •

The repose of this tribe is likened to that of the lion, easily awakened and ready to seise on an assailant The tribe of Gad breaks the strong arm of their assailants, and crushes the princely crown.

P. " He provided the first part for himself." Gad obtained from Moses the assignment of his portion east of die Jordan, before the general distribution of the lots. n. may mean principality or preeminence.