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A Prophecy of World Empires
Commentators widely agree that this prophecy foretells the rise of Western naval powers. 'Kittim' is identified with regions across the Mediterranean, specifically pointing to the future empires of Greece and Rome. These powers would 'afflict Asshur' (Eastern empires like Assyria/Persia) and 'Eber' (the Hebrews), a prediction fulfilled centuries later by Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 24:24
18th Century
Theologian
Chittim – that is, Cyprus, the nearest of the western islands, the only one visible from Palestine, and so the representative to Balaam and …
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 24:24
19th Century
Bishop
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim. —The Chittim (or, Kittim) are said to have migrated fro…
John Calvin
On Numbers 24:24
16th Century
Theologian
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim. It is unquestionable that the word Chittim is sometimes used for the Greeks. Some, indeed,…
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John Gill
On Numbers 24:24
17th Century
Pastor
And ships [shall come] from the coast of Chittim
Kittim was the son of Javan, (Genesis 10:4) and so designs some p…
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 …