21 And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the Lord, and his judgments with Israel.

22 And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.

23 And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the Lord: possess thou the west and the south.

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21 He chose the best land for himself;(A)
    the leader’s portion was kept for him.(B)
When the heads of the people assembled,
    he carried out the Lord’s righteous will,(C)
    and his judgments concerning Israel.”

22 About Dan(D) he said:

“Dan is a lion’s cub,
    springing out of Bashan.”

23 About Naphtali(E) he said:

“Naphtali is abounding with the favor of the Lord
    and is full of his blessing;
    he will inherit southward to the lake.”

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