3 The Lord surely loves his peopleand takes care of all those who belong to him.They bow down at his feet,and they are taught by him.
4 Moses gave us the teachingsthat belong to the people of Jacob.
5 The Lord became king of Israelwhen the leaders of the people gathered,when the tribes of Israel came together.
6 “Let the people of Reuben live and not die,but let the people be few.”
7 Moses said this about the people of Judah:“Lord, listen to Judah’s prayer;bring them back to their people.They defend themselves with their hands.Help them fight their enemies!”
8 Moses said this about the people of Levi:“Lord, your Thummim and Urim belongto Levi, whom you love.Lord, you tested him at Massahand argued with him at the waters of Meribah.
9 He said about his father and mother,‘I don’t care about them.’He did not treat his brothers as favoritesor give special favors to his children,but he protected your wordand guarded your agreement.