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to a mountain: The tribe of Issachar received much of the plain of Jezreel, also called Esdraelon. Mount Tabor was an important mountain in this area. It was likely the mountain being referred to here. Later tradition says this mountain was a place of worship (Hosea 5:1).
We do not know exactly what kind of worship took place there. However, it was probably proper worship, even though it did not happen at the temple in Jerusalem (see 1 Kings 18:30, 32).
The phrase the abundance of the sea might refer to trade and fishing. The tribe of Zebulun may have benefited from the sea when their western border reached the Mediterranean Sea( see Genesis 49:13).
On the day before he died, Jacob blessed his 12 sons (Genesis 49:1–28). Many years later, Moses also blessed these same sons. By that time, they had become large and powerful tribes. Moses, like Jacob, spoke as a founding father of the nation.
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Deuteronomy, Book of Jeshurun Moses Poetry, Biblical Song of Moses Zebulun, Tribe of
Topics
Cities: Prosperity of, Increased by Commerce Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Issachar: The Tribe of Issachar: Moses' Blessing Upon The Sea: Commercial Nations: Derived Great Wealth From the Tribe of Issachar: Predictions Respecting the Tribe of Zebulun: Predictions Respecting The Tribes of Israel: Predictions Respecting Each of Tribe of Zebulun: Moses' Benediction Upon Worship: Commanded