Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Chittim—the countries lying on the Mediterranean, particularly Greece and Italy (Daniel 11:29-30). The Assyrians were themselves to be overthrown—first, by the Greeks under Alexander the Great and his successors; secondly, by the Romans.
Eber—the posterity of the Hebrews (Genesis 10:24).
he also shall perish—that is, the conqueror of Asher and Eber, namely, the Greek and Roman empires.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Numbers 24:24:
Jeremiah 2:10
Ezekiel 38:17
Daniel 7:19
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.