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A Prophecy Fulfilled by David
Commentators agree that this prophecy had a direct historical fulfillment. Balaam foretold that Israel would conquer its long-standing enemies, the Edomites (the people) who lived in Seir (the land). This came to pass centuries later when King David subdued Edom, making it a possession of Israel, as recorded in 2 Samuel 8:14.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 24:18
18th Century
Theologian
Seir - The older name of the mountain-land, south of Moab, and east of the Arabah, which the Edomites inhabited (Genesis 32:3; […
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:18
19th Century
Bishop
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also ... — Better, And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir shall be a possession, for hi…
John Gill
On Numbers 24:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Edom shall be a possession
Of the children of Israel, which was fulfilled in part when the Edomites became the s…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 24:15–25
17th Century
Minister
Under the powerful influence of the Spirit of prophecy, Balaam foretold the future prosperity and extensive dominion of Israel. Balaam boasts that …