Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
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Interpretation
Under the powerful influence of the Spirit of prophecy, Balaam foretold the future prosperity and extensive dominion of Israel. Balaam boasts that his eyes are open.
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This thought runs through Numbers 24:15-19.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).