Numbers 24:17

Free Bible Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

Judah will always hold the scepter, and the staff of authority will always be at his feet until Shiloh comes; the nations will obey him.

2 Samuel 8:14

He placed garrisons all through Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victories wherever he went.

2 Samuel 8:2

David also defeated the Moabites. He made them lie down on the ground, and he measured them with a length of cord. He measured two lengths for those to be killed, and one cord length for those to be allowed to live. So he made them subject to him and required them to pay taxes.

2 Kings 3:5

But after Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

1 Chronicles 18:2

David also defeated the Moabites, making them subject to him and requiring them to pay taxes.

Psalm 110:2

The Lord will expand your royal power from Zion; you will rule over your enemies.

Psalm 45:6

Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.

Isaiah 15:1

A message about Moab. The town of Ar in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a single night! The town of Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a single night!

Isaiah 9:7

His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.

Jeremiah 48:1

This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says about Moab: Disaster is coming to the town of Nebo, because it will be destroyed. The town of Kiriathaim will be captured and humiliated; the fortress will be torn down and its people shamed.

Jeremiah 48:45

Those who run away will be left defenseless in Heshbon where they went for protection, because fire blazes out from Heshbon, a fire from where Sihon once reigned. It burns up the whole country of Moab and its defiant people.

Zechariah 10:4

From the people of Judah will come the cornerstone, from them the tent-peg, the bow used in battle—all their rulers together.

Zechariah 12:10

I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. They will look at me whom they pierced, and they will wail in grief over him, mourning as for an only child, weeping bitterly as for a firstborn.

Numbers 21:29

What a disaster you face, Moab! You are all going to die, people of Chemosh! You handed over your sons as exiles and your daughters as prisoners to Sihon, king of the Amorites.

Numbers 24:16

the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who receives knowledge from the Most High, who sees the vision given by Almighty, who bows down in respect with open eyes.

Luke 1:78

Through God's caring kindness to us, heaven's dawn will break upon us

Hebrews 1:8

but about the Son he says, “Your throne, God, lasts forever and ever, and justice is the ruling scepter of your kingdom.

Hebrews 7:14

It's clear that our Lord is a descendant of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests coming from this tribe.

2 Peter 1:19

We also have the confirming word of prophecy that's absolutely trustworthy, and you will benefit from paying close attention to it. It's like a lamp that shines in a dark place until the day dawns, and the morning star shines to illuminate your minds.

Jude 1:11

They're in terrible trouble! For they have followed Cain's way. Like Balaam and his delusion, they have abandoned themselves to the profit motive. Like Korah and his rebellion, they have destroyed themselves.

Revelation 1:7

Look, he is coming surrounded by clouds, and everybody shall see him, even those who killed him. All the peoples of the earth will weep because of him. May it be so! Amen.

Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and loud voices shouted in heaven, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever.”

Revelation 22:16

I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony to share with the churches. I am both the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

1 Samuel 14:38

So Saul gave the order, “All you army commanders, come here so we can investigate what sin has happened today.