Numbers 24:17 — I see him, but this isn't now. I observe him, but this isn't close at hand. In… — FBV | maBible

Read Numbers 24:17 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Numbers 24.17, Numbers 24v17, Nb. 24:17. I see him, but this isn't now. I observe him, but this isn't close at hand. In the future a leader like a star will come from Jacob, a ruler with a scepter will co…

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17 I see him, but this isn't now. I observe him, but this isn't close at hand. In the future a leader like a star will come from Jacob, a ruler with a scepter will come to power from Israel. He will crush the heads of the Moabites, and destroy all the people of Seth.

Notes and references

“The people of Seth”: if this was taken literally, such a description would also include the Israelites as descendants of Seth. In the context of Hebrew parallel poetry here it probably refers specifically to the Moabites. In the parallel passage in Jeremiah 48:45 it reads “rebellious people.”

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Author: Moïse · Written: Entre 1440 et 1400 av. J.-C. · Reading time: 7h · Characters: Moïse, Aaron, Josué, Caleb, Balaam

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