Numbers 24:19

An obscure verse, which is perhaps a later addition to the song. It appears to look forward to a Messianic prospect of universal dominion. Some think that Numbers 24:18 are both entirely corrupt beyond restoration.

shall one have dominion This and the following verb are impersonal. -And dominion will be exercised out of Jacob, and the remnant (of Israel's enemies) will be destroyed out of the city." If the text is right, -out of the city" is parallel with -out of Jacob." It is therefore the city of the conquerors, i.e. Zion.