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Numbers 24:17
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.
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Interpretation

Scripture forms a star jacob that is traced in ordinary routines. Numbers 24:17: notice "see" and "out". Work out star jacob in what we refuse to say—let compassion set the pace.

Context

This passage belongs to Numbers, a law/history witness, naming star jacob. Placed in ch. 24, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Numbers with Moses. Many scholars judge Numbers as follows: Composite authorship.. Date: Exilic/post‑exilic compilation.. This verse leans into covenant history.

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Traditional:Moses
Modern scholarship:Composite authorship.
Date:Exilic/post‑exilic compilation.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.