The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.
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The Scripture echoesRevelation 5:5
John hears the blessing fulfilled: the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome.
“One of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals.””
In parallel withNumbers 24:17
Balaam saw the same scepter: a star will come out of Jacob, a scepter will rise out of Israel.
“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.”
Fulfilled hereRevelation 22:16
The scepter's end and source meet in one person: I am the root and the offspring of David.
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David; the Bright and Morning Star.””