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Numbers 24:18
Numbers 24:18 is verse 18 of Numbers chapter 24, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
King James Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
World English Bible
Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemy, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.
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Numbers 24:16–20 · Berean Standard Bible
16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
18 Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
19 A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”
20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Genesis 27:29May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”
Genesis 27:40You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”
2 Samuel 8:14He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
Psalms 60:1You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
Psalms 60:8Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Psalms 60:9Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?
Psalms 60:10Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies?
Psalms 60:11Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.
Psalms 60:12With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
Isaiah 34:5When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
Amos 9:12that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.