Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin. New Living Translation “When you cross the Jordan River, the tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin must stand on Mount Gerizim to proclaim a blessing over the people. English Standard Version “When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Berean Standard Bible “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Berean Literal Bible “These shall stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you⁺ have passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. King James Bible These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: New King James Version “These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin; New American Standard Bible “When you cross the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. NASB 1995 “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. NASB 1977 “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Legacy Standard Bible “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Amplified Bible “These [tribes] shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Berean Annotated Bible “When you⁺ have crossed the Jordan (flowing down), these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim (cuttings off) to bless the people: Simeon (heard), Levi (joined to), Judah (praised), Issachar (there is recompense), Joseph (YHWH has added), and Benjamin (son of the right hand). Christian Standard Bible “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. American Standard Version These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. English Revised Version These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: GOD'S WORD® Translation After you cross the Jordan River, these are the tribes that will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Good News Translation "After you have crossed the Jordan, the following tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim when the blessings are pronounced on the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. International Standard Version "When you cross the Jordan River, these tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people—Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. NET Bible "The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. New Heart English Bible "These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. Webster's Bible Translation These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye have come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. World English Bible “These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“These stand on Mount Gerizzim to bless the people, in your passing over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. Berean Literal Bible “These shall stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you⁺ have passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. Young's Literal Translation 'These do stand, to bless the people, on mount Gerizzim, in your passing over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. Smith's Literal Translation These shall stand to bless the people upon mount Gerizim, in your passing over Jordan; Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar, and Joseph and Benjamin: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese shall stand upon mount Garizim to bless the people, when you are passed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Catholic Public Domain Version “These shall stand upon Mount Gerizim, as a blessing to the people, when you will have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. New American Bible When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin. New Revised Standard Version When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim for the blessing of the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese tribes shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “These will stand on the mountain of Garzim for the blessing of the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Shemon and Levi and Yehuda and Issakar and Yoseph and Benyamin: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin; Brenton Septuagint Translation These shall stand to bless the people on mount Garizin having gone over Jordan; Symeon, Levi, Judas, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Curses Pronounced from Ebal11On that day Moses commanded the people: 12“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. 13And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.… Cross References When you have crossed the Jordan, Joshua 3:14-17 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. … Joshua 4:1-3 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, / “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, / and command them: ‘Take up for yourselves twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan where the priests were standing, carry them with you, and set them down in the place where you spend the night.’” these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Deuteronomy 11:29-30 When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess, you are to proclaim the blessing on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal. / Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh? Joshua 8:33-35 All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel. / Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Genesis 49:5-12 Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. … Genesis 49:14-15 Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. Genesis 49:22-27 Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, … Joshua 8:30-35 At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to the LORD, the God of Israel, / just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings. / And there in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua inscribed on the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he had written. … Joshua 24:1 Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. Judges 9:7 When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. Genesis 12:6-7 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. / Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Genesis 49:28 These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” Numbers 34:1-12 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, … 1 Kings 8:33-34 When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to their fathers. Treasury of Scripture These shall stand on mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: Deuteronomy 9:7 Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the LORD thy God to wrath in the wilderness: from the day that thou didst depart out of the land of Egypt, until ye came unto this place, ye have been rebellious against the LORD. Joshua 8:33 And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel. Deuteronomy 11:26-29 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; … Simeon Genesis 29:33-35 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon… Genesis 30:18,24 And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar… Genesis 35:18 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Jump to Previous Benjamin Bless Blessing Cross Crossed Issachar Is'sachar Jordan Joseph Judah Levi Mount Passed Passing Places Simeon Stand TribesJump to Next Benjamin Bless Blessing Cross Crossed Issachar Is'sachar Jordan Joseph Judah Levi Mount Passed Passing Places Simeon Stand TribesDeuteronomy 27 1. The people are commanded to write the law upon stones5. and to build an altar of whole stones 11. The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal 14. The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal When you have crossed the Jordan This phrase refers to the Israelites' impending entry into the Promised Land, a significant event in their history. The Jordan River served as a natural boundary, and crossing it symbolized leaving the wilderness behind and entering a land of promise. This crossing is reminiscent of the Red Sea crossing, highlighting God's deliverance and faithfulness. It also prefigures Christian baptism, symbolizing the transition from the old life to the new. these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin Persons / Places / Events 1. Mount GerizimA significant mountain in the central region of ancient Israel, opposite Mount Ebal. It is the site where blessings were proclaimed over the Israelites. 2. The Tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin These six tribes were chosen to stand on Mount Gerizim to pronounce blessings over the people of Israel. Each tribe has its own historical and spiritual significance within the nation of Israel. 3. Crossing the Jordan This event marks the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land, a pivotal moment in their history, symbolizing a transition from wandering to settlement. 4. Blessings and Curses Ceremony A covenant renewal ceremony where blessings were pronounced from Mount Gerizim and curses from Mount Ebal, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's law. 5. Moses The leader of the Israelites who, under God's direction, instructed the people regarding the blessings and curses as part of the covenant renewal. Teaching Points Obedience and BlessingThe act of standing on Mount Gerizim to pronounce blessings underscores the principle that obedience to God's commandments brings blessings. Reflect on how obedience in your life aligns with receiving God's blessings. Community and Responsibility The involvement of specific tribes in the ceremony highlights the communal aspect of faith and the shared responsibility of upholding God's law. Consider how you contribute to your faith community and uphold its values. Symbolism of the Promised Land Crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land symbolizes new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's promises. Reflect on the "Jordan" moments in your life where God has led you into new phases of His promises. Role of Leadership Moses' leadership in guiding the Israelites through this covenant renewal process illustrates the importance of godly leadership. Evaluate the leadership roles you hold and how you can lead others in faithfulness to God. Covenant Renewal The ceremony on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal serves as a reminder of the need for continual renewal of our commitment to God. Consider ways to renew your covenant with God regularly through prayer, study, and worship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 27:12?2. What significance does Mount Gerizim hold in Deuteronomy 27:12 for the Israelites? 3. How does Deuteronomy 27:12 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands? 4. Which tribes were chosen to bless, and why might they be significant? 5. How can we apply the principle of blessings from Deuteronomy 27:12 today? 6. What connections exist between Deuteronomy 27:12 and the broader covenantal promises in Scripture? 7. What is the significance of Mount Gerizim in Deuteronomy 27:12? 8. Why were specific tribes chosen to stand on Mount Gerizim? 9. How does Deuteronomy 27:12 relate to the concept of blessings and curses? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27? 11. What is the significance of Mount Gerizim? 12. What is the significance of Mount Gerizim? 13. Why does Deuteronomy 27:4 specify Mount Ebal for the altar instead of Mount Gerizim, and is there any historical or textual contradiction behind this location? 14. What is Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal? What Does Deuteronomy 27:12 Mean When you have crossed the Jordan• The instruction looks ahead to the moment Israel finally steps into the land God promised (Joshua 3–4). • Crossing the Jordan marks a decisive shift from wandering to inheriting; therefore, God ordains a covenant ceremony immediately afterward (Deuteronomy 11:29). • The timing underscores that possession of the land is inseparable from obedience to the Lord who grants it (Psalm 24:1). These tribes shall stand • “Shall stand” signals an appointed, public role—acting as visible representatives for all Israel (Deuteronomy 31:12). • Covenant blessings and curses are not abstract; real people must take their place and voice them (Deuteronomy 29:10–13). • Standing also conveys readiness for service, much like the Levites who “stand before the Lord to minister” (Deuteronomy 10:8). On Mount Gerizim • Gerizim rises on the south side of the valley opposite Mount Ebal (Joshua 8:33); its green slopes suit the symbolism of blessing. • By splitting the assembly between two mountains, God creates an unmistakable audio-visual reminder of the choice between life and death (Deuteronomy 30:19). • Gerizim later becomes a place where covenant faithfulness is recalled (Judges 9:7). To bless the people • The declaration of blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14) precedes the listing of curses, reflecting God’s desire to bless first and foremost (Jeremiah 29:11). • Blessing here is conditional—tied to hearing and obeying (James 1:22-25). • The ceremony teaches that obedience brings flourishing in every sphere: family, field, flock, and future (Psalm 128). Simeon • Though Simeon would later be absorbed within Judah (Joshua 19:1-9), he is placed on the blessing side, indicating God’s mercy overriding Jacob’s earlier rebuke (Genesis 49:5-7). • Positioning Simeon among the blessers signals hope for tribes with a troubled past (Hosea 2:15). Levi • The priestly tribe’s presence emphasizes that true blessing flows through God-ordained worship (Deuteronomy 33:8-10). • As carriers of the ark (Joshua 3:3), Levites already model wholehearted service; standing on Gerizim reinforces their teaching ministry (Malachi 2:7). Judah • Judah’s leadership role—“Your brothers shall praise you” (Genesis 49:8)—makes his placement fitting; the kingly line will mediate blessing to the nations (2 Samuel 7:16). • Judah’s camp led Israel through the wilderness (Numbers 2:3); now he leads in affirming the covenant of blessing. Issachar • Known for laboring the land (Genesis 49:14-15), Issachar illustrates practical fruitfulness that blessing produces. • Moses later praises Issachar for rejoicing in their tents and inviting others to share in abundance (Deuteronomy 33:18-19). Joseph • Representing both Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph brings a double portion (Genesis 48:20); his inclusion on Gerizim underscores God’s overflowing favor (Deuteronomy 33:13-17). • Joseph’s history of suffering turned to blessing (Genesis 50:20) mirrors the covenant principle: obedience, though costly, yields multiplied good. Benjamin • “Beloved of the Lord” (Deuteronomy 33:12), Benjamin portrays intimate security under God’s covering. • From Benjamin will come Israel’s first king (1 Samuel 9), showing that blessing positions people for future service. summary Deuteronomy 27:12 assigns six specific tribes to stand on Mount Gerizim and pronounce blessings once Israel crosses the Jordan. The setting (post-entry), the act of standing, the choice of Mount Gerizim, and the particular tribes all highlight God’s covenant design: blessing is available, tangible, and tied to obedience. Each tribe’s history and character illustrate different facets of that blessing—from priestly service to leadership, fruitfulness, double portion, and beloved security—collectively urging every Israelite (and every believer) to choose the path of faithful obedience that God delights to honor. Hebrew “When you have crossedבְּעָבְרְכֶ֖ם (bə·‘ā·ḇə·rə·ḵem) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine these [tribes] אֵ֠לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those shall stand יַֽעַמְד֞וּ (ya·‘am·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Mount הַ֣ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Gerizim גְּרִזִ֔ים (gə·ri·zîm) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1630: Gerizim -- a mountain in Northern Israel to bless לְבָרֵ֤ךְ (lə·ḇā·rêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the people: הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Simeon, שִׁמְעוֹן֙ (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife Levi, וְלֵוִ֣י (wə·lê·wî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him Judah, וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites 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 Joseph, וְיוֹסֵ֥ף (wə·yō·w·sêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites and Benjamin. וּבִנְיָמִֽן׃ (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Links Deuteronomy 27:12 NIVDeuteronomy 27:12 NLT Deuteronomy 27:12 ESV Deuteronomy 27:12 NASB Deuteronomy 27:12 KJV Deuteronomy 27:12 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 27:12 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 27:12 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 27:12 French Bible Deuteronomy 27:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:12 These shall stand on Mount Gerizim (Deut. 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