3. Yes, the Lord loves his people. All his holy people are in his hand. They sit at his feet and learn his teachings!
4. Moses gave us the law. These teachings are for Jacob’s people.
5. At that time the Israelites and their leaders met together, and the Lord became Jeshurun’s king!
6. “Let Reuben live, and not die! But let there be only a few people in his tribe!”
7. Moses said this about Judah: “Lord, listen to the leader from Judah when he calls for help. Bring him to his people. Make him strong, and help him defeat his enemies!”
8. Moses said this about Levi: “Levi is your true follower. He keeps the Urim and Thummim. At Massah you tested the people of Levi. At the waters of Meribah, you challenged them.
9. They were more loyal to you, Lord, than to their own families. They ignored their fathers and mothers. They did not recognize their brothers. They did not pay attention to their children. But they obeyed your commands. They kept your agreement.
10. They will teach your rules to Jacob and your Law to Israel. They will burn incense before you. They will offer burnt offerings on your altar.
11. “Lord, bless everything Levi has. Accept what he does. Destroy those who attack him! Defeat his enemies so that they will never attack again.”