Many Jewish scholars of the past associated those words with the Messiah. Starting with the rule of Judean King David, the scepter (royal sovereignty) and the commander’s staff (power to command) resided with the tribe of Judah.
(‏ تك ٤٩ :‏ ١٠‏ )‏ طَبَّقَ كَثِيرُونَ مِنْ عُلَمَاءِ ٱلْيَهُودِ فِي ٱلْمَاضِي هذِهِ ٱلْكَلِمَاتِ عَلَى ٱلْمَسِيَّا .‏