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

Bible Comments

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 Edom became David's servants;" 2 Samuel 8:14.

Seir also shall be a possession - That is, unto the king Messiah; as it is said: "And saviours shall come upon Mount Zion to judge the Mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's;" Obadiah 1:21. See Ainsworth.

Numbers 24:18

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