17 I see him, but not now;

I perceive him, but not near.

A star will come from Jacob,

and a scepter will arise from Israel.l

He will smash the foreheadE of Moab

and strike down* all the Shethites.G

18 Edom will become a possession;

Seirm will become a possession of its enemies,

but Israel will be triumphant.

19 One who comes from Jacob will rule;

he will destroy the city’s survivors.