1. RASHI METHOD: REFERENCES BRIEF EXPLANATION: Commentary on a verse is provided thru a cross-reference to another verse. The cross references can either provide (1a) further details, (1b) confirm citations, or (1c) clarify word meaning. This examples applies to Rashis Nu24-20b URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w34n1.htm; Brief Summary: Amalayk was FIRST [Rashi: FIRST to attack] and his END is destruction [Rashi: Command to destroy them.]

Verse Nu24-20b, discussing the prophecies of Bilam on Amalayk, states And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his discourse, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that of everlasting perdition. Rashi clarifies the underlined words first, end by referencing verse(s) Dt25-17:19, discussing the Biblical commandments on Amalayk which states Remember what Amalek did to you by the way, when you came forth out of Egypt; How he met you by the way, and struck at your rear, all who were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he did not fear God. ###### Hence the Rashi comment: The verse, Nu24-20b should be read as follows: Amalayk was the first of nations [i.e. first nation to attack the Jews after leaving Egypt] and his end shall be destruction [As the Torah commanded.]

Text of Target verse Nu24-20b	Text of Reference Verse Nu25-17:19
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his discourse, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that of everlasting perdition.	Remember what Amalek did to you by the way, when you came forth out of Egypt; How he met you by the way, and struck at your rear, all who were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he did not fear God. ######
Rashi comments: The verse, Nu24-20b should be read as follows: Amalayk was the first of nations [i.e. first nation to attack the Jews after leaving Egypt] and his end shall be destruction [As the Torah commanded.]