Deuteronomy 33:18
New International Version
About Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and you, Issachar, in your tents.

New Living Translation
Moses said this about the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar: “May the people of Zebulun prosper in their travels. May the people of Issachar prosper at home in their tents.

English Standard Version
And of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and Issachar, in your tents.

Berean Standard Bible
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.

King James Bible
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.

New King James Version
And of Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, And Issachar in your tents!

New American Standard Bible
Of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, And, Issachar, in your tents.

NASB 1995
Of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going forth, And, Issachar, in your tents.

NASB 1977
And of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going forth, And, Issachar, in your tents.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of Zebulun he said, “Be glad, Zebulun, in your going forth, And, Issachar, in your tents.

Amplified Bible
Of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your interests abroad, And, Issachar, in your tents [at home].

Christian Standard Bible
He said about Zebulun: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said about Zebulun: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.

American Standard Version
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; And, Issachar, in thy tents.

Contemporary English Version
Be happy, Zebulun, as your boats set sail; be happy, Issachar, in your tents.

English Revised Version
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; And, Issachar, in thy tents.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
About the tribe of [Zebulun]he said, "People of Zebulun, enjoy yourselves when you go to war, and you people of [Issachar], enjoy yourselves when you stay at home.

Good News Translation
About the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar he said: "May Zebulun be prosperous in their trade on the sea, And may Issachar's wealth increase at home.

International Standard Version
About Zebulun he said: "Zebulun, rejoice as you go out and Issachar, in being inside your tents.

Majority Standard Bible
Concerning Zebulun he said: ?Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.

NET Bible
Of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, when you go outside, and Issachar, when you are in your tents.

New Heart English Bible
Of Zebulun he said, "Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and Issachar, in thy tents.

World English Bible
About Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your going out, "" And, O Issachar, in your tents;

Young's Literal Translation
And of Zebulun he said: -- Rejoice, O Zebulun, in thy going out, And, O Issachar, in thy tents;

Smith's Literal Translation
And to Zebulon he said, Rejoice, Zebulon, in thy going forth, and Issachar, in thy tents.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And to Zabulon he said: Rejoice, O Zabulon, in thy going out; and Issachar in thy tabernacles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles.

New American Bible
Of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your expeditions, exult, Issachar, in your tents!

New Revised Standard Version
And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to Zebulon he said: “Rejoice, Zebulon, in your going out, and Issakar in your tents.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out, And, Issachar, in thy tents.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And to Zabulon he said, Rejoice, Zabulon, in thy going out, and Issachar in his tents.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
17His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” 18Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. 19They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”…

Cross References
Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Genesis 49:20
Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.

Judges 5:18
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Isaiah 33:17
Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.

Ezekiel 48:1
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.

Ezekiel 48:27
And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Matthew 11:21
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Mark 6:45
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd.

Luke 6:17
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.

John 1:44-45
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

John 6:1
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).

Acts 1:11
“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and, Issachar, in your tents.

Genesis 49:13-15
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon…

Joshua 19:11
And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam;

Judges 5:14
Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.

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Deuteronomy 33
1. The majesty of God
6. The blessings of the twelve tribes
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Rejoice
The Hebrew word for "rejoice" is "שָׂמַח" (samach), which conveys a sense of joy and gladness. In the context of this blessing, it is a call for Zebulun to find joy in their endeavors. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated contentment and celebration of God's provision and guidance. Theologically, it reflects the biblical principle that true joy is found in fulfilling God's purposes and living in His will.

Zebulun
Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son. Historically, Zebulun's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, near the sea, which aligns with their association with trade and travel. The tribe's name means "dwelling" or "habitation," suggesting a sense of settlement and stability. This blessing highlights Zebulun's role in commerce and interaction with other nations, emphasizing their contribution to Israel's economic and cultural life.

in your journeys
The phrase "in your journeys" suggests movement and exploration. For Zebulun, this likely refers to their involvement in trade and maritime activities. The Hebrew word "יָצָא" (yatsa) implies going out or forth, indicating a proactive engagement with the world. This blessing acknowledges Zebulun's adventurous spirit and their role in expanding Israel's influence and prosperity through their travels.

and Issachar
Issachar, another of the twelve tribes, was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times. The tribe's name means "reward" or "compensation," reflecting their role in providing insight and counsel. Issachar's territory was fertile and conducive to agriculture, which contributed to their stability and prosperity. This blessing recognizes Issachar's contribution to Israel's spiritual and intellectual life, complementing Zebulun's external ventures.

in your tents
The phrase "in your tents" symbolizes domestic life and stability. For Issachar, it represents their focus on home, family, and community. The Hebrew word "אֹהֶל" (ohel) refers to a tent or dwelling place, emphasizing a settled and peaceful existence. This blessing highlights Issachar's role in maintaining the spiritual and cultural heritage of Israel, providing a foundation for the nation's identity and continuity.

(18) Zebulun . . . and Issachar were united with Judah, in the leading division of Israel in the wilderness. The warlike character of the first of these two, and the more peaceful wisdom of the second, are illustrated by Judges 5:18 and 1Chronicles 12:32-33. (Comp Jacob's blessing of Issachar in Genesis 49:14-15.)

Verses 18, 19. - Zebulun and Issachar, the two last sons of Leah, are taken together by Moses; and Zebulun, though the younger son, is placed first, in accordance with Genesis 49:13. Success in enterprise, and felicity at home, are assured to both. "Although 'going out' (enterprise, labor) is attributed to Zebulun, and 'remaining in tents' (the comfortable enjoyment of life) to Issachar, in accordance with the delineation of their respective characters in the blessing of Jacob, this is to be attributed to the poetic parallelism of the clauses, and the whole is to be understood as applying to both in the sense suggested by Graf, 'Rejoice, Zebulun and Issachar, in your labor and your rest'" (Keil). They shall call the people unto the mountain; rather, they shall call nations to the mountain, i.e. the mountain of the Lord's inheritance (Exodus 15:17), the place of his sanctuary. Sacrifices of righteousness; i.e. sacrifices offered according to God's Law, and in a manner and a spirit well pleasing to him (Psalm 4:6; 51:21). They shall suck of the abundance of the seas, etc. The treasures of both sea and land should be theirs. The Targumist Jonathan Ben Uzziel explains this as referring especially to the obtaining of the rich purple dye from the shell of the oyster (murex Syrius), and the producing of mirrors and glass vases from the sand. The existence of vitreous sand on the coast of Zebulun is attested both by Strabo (lib. 16. p. 757) and Pliny ('Nat. Hist.,' lib. 36. c. 286).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Concerning Zebulun
וְלִזְבוּלֻ֣ן (wə·liz·ḇū·lun)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

he said:
אָמַ֔ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Rejoice,
שְׂמַ֥ח (śə·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

Zebulun,
זְבוּלֻ֖ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

in your journeys,
בְּצֵאתֶ֑ךָ (bə·ṣê·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

and Issachar,
וְיִשָּׂשכָ֖ר (wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

in your tents.
בְּאֹהָלֶֽיךָ׃ (bə·’ō·hā·le·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent


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