The Birth of a Nation: The Framing Statements of Moshe's Blessing

In this parasha, Moshe blesses the nation before his death.  In his blessing, Moshe addresses each of the tribes (with the exception of Shimon). In this sense, Moshe's blessing resembles the blessings that Yaakov bestowed upon his sons before his passing. The similarity between Moshe's blessings and those of Yaakov is easily discernible in several of their details, as well. This article explores the differences between the two blessings.