Numbers 24:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. ”

Numbers 24:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Seir - The older name of the mountain-land, south of Moab, and east of the Arabah, which the Edomites inhabited Genesis 32:3 ; Genesis 36:8-9 .
Numbers 24:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Balaam's Fourth Oracle. In this it is predicted that Israel, previously declared to be formidable to its foes in general, will bring destruction upon Moab and Edom in particular. Numbers 24:17...
Numbers 24:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. And Edom shall be a possession - That is, to David: as it is said: "And all they of Edo...
Numbers 24:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. And Edom shall be a possession. Seir, which is used in the parallelism, corresp...
Numbers 24:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Balaam (continued) 1-9. Balaam's Third Utterance.
Numbers 24:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also... — Better, And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir shall be a possession, for his enemies ( i.e., the enemies of Israel, or, rather, of the Ruler who...
Numbers 24:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

BALAAM'S PARABLES Numbers 22:39-41 , Numbers 24:1-9 THE scene is now on some mountain of Moab from which the encampment of the Hebrew tribes in the plain of the Jordan is fully visible. At Kir...
Numbers 24:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the “Star out of Jacob” Numbers 24:15-25 When your heart is dismayed because of the hatred and opposition of Satan; the great accuser, turn to this chapter. If he stands up to resist, the Son o...
Numbers 24:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

From the closing sentences in chapter twenty-three we learn that Balaam was taken to yet another place of vision, from whence he looked on the desert. The Spirit of God came upon him and again he utt...
Numbers 24:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I connect all that is here said respecting the destruction of the nations by Israel, for the sake of shortness. If the Reader be disposed to search out for the accomplishment of these prophecies, I r...
Numbers 24:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Edom shall be a possession ,.... Of the children of Israel, which was fulfilled in part when the Edomites became the servants of David, 2 Samuel 8:14 and when they were smitten and spoiled by...
Numbers 24:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. Ver. 18. And Edom shall be a possession. ] This was literally fulfilled in David, 1C...
Numbers 24:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Edom shall be a possession “This was also fulfilled by David; for throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants, 2 Samuel 8:14 . David himself, in two of his...
Numbers 24:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

BALAAM'S THIRD PROPHECY (vs.1-13) THE BEAUTY OF LIFE At least Balaam had learned by now that the Lord had the unchangeable purpose of blessing Israel, so this time he knew it was useless to s...
Numbers 24:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Balaam's Prophecy. B. C. 1452. 15 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son...
Numbers 24:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

A possession; which was also foretold Genesis 25:23 , and in part fulfilled, 2 Samuel 8:14 1 Chronicles 18:13 , but more fully by Christ, Amos 9:12 Obadiah 1:18 ; who shall subdue and...
Numbers 24:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Balaam Prophesies Concerning Israel ( Numbers 24:15-19 ) Numbers 24:15 ‘And he took up his oracle (parable), and said, “Balaam the son of Beor says, a And the man whose eye was closed sa...
Numbers 24:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Numbers 24:1 . To seek for enchantments . See Notes on Numbers 23:3 ; Numbers 23:23 . He set his face toward the wilderness, i.e. , towards the plains of Moab, w...
Numbers 24:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 24:7 . He shall pour the water. This is a fine prediction of the increase of Jacob's seed, and of the temporal blessings which should fall to their lot. Agag, a perpetual name assumed by t...
Numbers 24:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam. Balaam and Balak I. The cause of Balak’s anger. That Balaam had not fulfilled the terms of his contract ( Numbers 24:10-11 ). 1. Consider the reason...
Numbers 24:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Numbers 24:1 As at other times, or, "as (he had done) time after time." Septuagint, κατὰ τὸ εἰωθός. To seek for enchantments. Rather, "for the meeting with aunties." לִקְמראת נְח...
Numbers 24:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Of The Star of Jacob.
Numbers 24:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 8:14 ; Amos 9:12 ; Genesis 27:29 ; Genesis 27:40 ; Isaiah 34:5 ; Isaiah 63:1 ; Psalms 60:1 ; Psalms 60:8-12
Numbers 24:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A possession — Which was also foretold, Genesis 25:23 , and in part fulfilled, 2 Samuel 8:14 ; 1 Chronicles 18:13 , but more fully by Christ, Amos 9:12 ; Obadiah 1:1 : Obadiah 1:18 , who shall...

Numbers 24:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Numbers 24:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Numbers 24:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 24:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 24:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Numbers 24:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Numbers 24:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Numbers 24:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Numbers 24:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Numbers 24:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes