The Star of Jacob and the Sceptre of Israel
J. G. Angley, M. A. Numbers 24:17-19 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob… I. THE STAR OF JACOB OR ISRAEL. 1. Christ is a Star to give Divine light and guidance to the soul. 2. Christ is a Star of glory for His Church, and of conquest over all His foes. II. CHRIST IS THE SCEPTRE OF ISRAEL, OR OF THE CHURCH OF GOD. The sceptre is the emblem in all realms and ages of royal authority. Now Christ holds the sceptre of royal power in two ways. 1. As the Divine Lawgiver and Ruler of His Church for government. 2. For victory and eternal glory. (J. G. Angley, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. WEB: I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth.