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; Ps 74:17).

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