Numbers 24:17

+ 24:17 a MPr: Rambam explains: “I see him but not now,” this refers to David [Beloved]; “I behold him but not nigh” this refers to King Messiah; “A star shall step forth out of Jacob,” this refers to King David; “and a scepter shall rise out of Israel,” this refers to King Messiah. ( Mishne Torah [Second Torah] written by RamBam – Hilchot Melachim, c. 11-12). (King David fulfilled: 1 Chr 18:2; Messiah fulfilled: Is 49:6; Ps 45:6; Luke 2:32; Acts 26:23; Rev 11:15) I see him, but not now. 2 I see him, but not near. 1 + 24:17 (17-18) MP: Star out of Jacob [Supplanter]. Star and Scepter (Gen 49:10) together identify royal leadership. (Matt 2:1-2; Luke 1:30-33) + 24:17 b MPr: Balaam’s prophecies about “the Star from Jacob” and “the scepter from Israel [God prevails]” (Num 24:17) crushing Moab [From father] refers to Messiah. (Num 24:17 in Targum Onkelos, Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, Midrash Deuteronomy 1, and Midrash Lamentations 2:2). (Historically fulfilled: 1 Chr 18:2; Prophecy still: Rev 20:7-9) A star will come out of Jacob [Supplanter]. 2 A scepter will rise out of Israel [God prevails], 1 + 24:17 (17-18) MP: Kingdom reign was first fulfilled by King David against Edom and Moab. Reference to the (Gen 49:10) scepter is finally fulfilled in the Messiah’s kingdom. (Rev 22:16) and shall strike through the corners of Moab [From father], 2 and break down all the sons of Sheth. 1

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In The King James Version

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

In Context

16he says, who sh'ma ·hears obeys· the words of God, 2 knows the knowledge of haElyon [the Most High], 2 and who sees the vision of Shaddai [Almighty], 2 Falling down, and having his eyes open: 1

18Edom [Red] shall be a possession. 2 Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, 2 while Israel [God prevails] does valiantly. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 4:25Adam [Human, Red earth] knew his wife again. She gave birth to a son, and named him Seth [Appointed], saying, “for God has given me another child instead of Abel [Vanity, Mourning], for Cain [Acquisition] killed him.”

Genesis 49:10+ 49:10 a MP: King Messiah is a descendant of Judah. (Matt 1:2; Luke 3:33) The scepter will not depart from Judah [Praised], 2 nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, 1 + 49:10 b MP: When Messiah comes, then Judah will lose power and leadership, represented by the scepter. (John 18:31) until Shiloh [Him to whom obedience belongs]. 2 To him will the obedience of the peoples be. 1

Psalms 45:6+ 45:6 a MP: Messiah is referred to as God. (COl 1:15; Heb 1:8-9) + 45:6 (6-7) MP: The Messiah’s throne is everlasting. (Luke 1:32; Heb 1:8) Your throne, God, is forever and ever. 2 A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom. 1

Matthew Henry on Numbers 24:16-25

Balaam's Prophecy. ( b. c. 1452.) 15 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: 16 He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: 17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and… Read the whole commentary →

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