Commentary

Numbers 24

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 4–16

falling into

i.e. prostrated by the prophetic impulse. See, 1 Samuel 19:24; Ezekiel 1:23; Daniel 8:18; 2 Corinthians 12:2-4; Revelation 1:10,17.

Verses 17–19

Sceptre

See "Kingdom" (See Scofield "Genesis 1:26") , See Scofield "Zechariah 12:8".

Verses 20–23

nations

Or, the first of the nations that warred against Isael. (See Scofield "Exodus 17:8").

Verses 24–25

Chittim

Pronounced Kittim. Genesis 10:4; Daniel 11:30.

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.