Deuteronomy 33:21
Deuteronomy 33:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
The people of Gad took the best land for themselves; a leader’s share was assigned to them. When the leaders of the people were assembled, they carried out the LORD’s justice and obeyed his regulations for Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:20-21 The Message (MSG)
Gad: “Blessed is he who makes Gad large. Gad roams like a lion, tears off an arm, rips open a skull. He took one look and grabbed the best place for himself, the portion just made for someone in charge. He took his place at the head, carried out GOD’s right ways and his rules for life in Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:21 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Deuteronomy 33:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then he provided the first part for himself, For there the ruler’s portion was reserved; And he came with the leaders of the people; He executed the justice of the LORD, And His ordinances with Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:21 New Century Version (NCV)
They chose the best land for themselves. They received a large share, like that given to an officer. When the leaders of the people gathered, the people of Gad did what the LORD said was right, and they judged Israel fairly.”
Deuteronomy 33:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
And he provided the first part for himself, For there was the lawgiver’s portion reserved; And he came with the heads of the people; He executed the righteousness of Jehovah, And his ordinances with Israel.
Deuteronomy 33:21 New International Version (NIV)
He chose the best land for himself; the leader’s portion was kept for him. When the heads of the people assembled, he carried out the LORD’s righteous will, and his judgments concerning Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
He provided the first part for himself, Because a lawgiver’s portion was reserved there. He came with the heads of the people; He administered the justice of the LORD, And His judgments with Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“He selected the best [land] for himself, For there the leader’s portion was reserved; Yet he came with the leaders of the people; He carried out the justice (righteous will) of the LORD, And His ordinances (judgments) with Israel.” [Num 32:29-33]