Num 24:17-18 | MHM | STEP | v. 17-18 : Balaam prophesies about a great ruler who will come from Israel. First, this refers to King David, who would defeat Moab and Edom (2 Samuel 8:2 ). More importantly, this prophecy points to Jesus, the Messiah, the “star out of Jacob” and the “scepter out of Israel,” who will rule over all people. Balaam says he sees this ruler in the future, not now, showing the prophecy is for a later time (Numbers 24:17-18; Matthew 2:2 ; Job 19:25; 1 Corinthians 15:24 ).

‏ Numbers 24:17-18

v. 17-18: Balaam prophesies about a great ruler who will come from Israel. First, this refers to King David, who would defeat Moab and Edom (2 Samuel 8:2 ^a). More importantly, this prophecy points to Jesus, the Messiah, the “star out of Jacob” and the “scepter out of Israel,” who will rule over all people. Balaam says he sees this ruler in the future, not now, showing the prophecy is for a later time (Numbers 24:17-18; Matthew 2:2 ^b; Job 19:25; 1 Corinthians 15:24 ^c).

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