Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Numbers 24:17
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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."
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