Num 24:17 | JFB | STEP | 17. I shall see him-- rather, "I do see" or "I have seen him"--a prophetic sight, like that of Abraham ( ). him-- that is, Israel. there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel-- This imagery, in the hieroglyphic language of the East, denotes some eminent ruler--primarily David; but secondarily and pre-eminently, the Messiah (see on ). corners-- border, often used for a whole country ( ; ). children of Sheth-- some prince of Moab; or, according to some, "the children of the East."

‏ Numbers 24:17

17. I shall see him--rather, "I do see" or "I have seen him"--a prophetic sight, like that of Abraham (Joh 8:56).

him--that is, Israel.

there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel--This imagery, in the hieroglyphic language of the East, denotes some eminent ruler--primarily David; but secondarily and pre-eminently, the Messiah (see on Ge 49:10).

corners--border, often used for a whole country (Ex 8:2; Psa 74:17).

children of Sheth--some prince of Moab; or, according to some, "the children of the East."