Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!
Who can count the dust of Jacob, or even number a fourth of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my final days be like theirs!
The writer is expressing amazement at how countless God's people have become, and wishes to die with the same blessing and righteousness that they have.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab as they journeyed toward the Promised Land, and King Balak of Moab feared their vast numbers and military strength. He hired Balaam, a prophet from a different nation, to curse the Israelites, but God intervened and compelled Balaam to bless them instead. In this verse, Balaam reflects on the uncountable multitude of Israel and expresses his personal desire to share in the fate of the righteous.
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