Numbers 24:19

19 From Ya'akov will come someone who will rule, and he will destroy what is left of the city."

Numbers 24:19 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 24:19

Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion
Meaning either David, or rather the Messiah; and so Jarchi interprets this of another ruler out of Jacob, even of the Messiah, of whom it is said, he shall have dominion from sea to sea; ( Psalms 72:8 ) ,

and shall destroy him, that remaineth of the city;
chief city of Edom, or of any of the cities of it, signifying that there should be none left, see ( Obadiah 1:18 ) , this is also applied to the days of the Messiah, in the ancient writings of the Jews ^F17.

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FOOTNOTES:

F17 Bemidbar Rabba, fol. 179. 3.

Numbers 24:19 In-Context

17 "I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not soon -a star will step forth from Ya'akov, a scepter will arise from Isra'el, to crush the corners of Mo'av and destroy all descendants of Shet.

18 His enemies will be his possessions -Edom and Se'ir, possessions. Isra'el will do valiantly,

19 From Ya'akov will come someone who will rule, and he will destroy what is left of the city."

20 He saw 'Amalek and made this pronouncement: "First among nations was 'Amalek, but destruction will be its end."

21 He saw the Keini and made this pronouncement: "Though your dwelling is firm, your nest set on rock,