Bible verse
Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
Numbers 24:18 · BSB
The verses around it, from Numbers 24.
14 Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”
15 Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,
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.”
21 Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff.
22 Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”
KJV
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
ASV
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
ERV
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, which were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.