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Numbers 24:18

EsauEdomSeir

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.

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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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
KJV
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
WEB
Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemy, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.
ASV
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
DARBY
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession, they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.
BLB
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir shall be a possession [for] his enemies, and Israel will act valiantly.
ÅB
Edom blir ham underlagt, og Se'ir, hans fiende, blir ham underlagt; stort velde vinner Israel.
OTB
Edom skal bli en eiendom; Seir, dets fiender, skal også bli en eiendom, mens Israel vokser seg sterk.
B1930
Edom blir ham underlagt, og Se'ir, hans fiende, blir ham underlagt; stort velde vinner Israel.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • Amos 9:12

    that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.

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  • 2 Samuel 8:14

    He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

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  • Genesis 27:29

    May 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.”

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  • Isaiah 63:1

    Who 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.”

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  • Psalms 60:8–12

    Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

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  • Isaiah 34:5

    When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction.

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  • Genesis 27:40

    You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”

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  • Genesis 32:3

    Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

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