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New Living Translation
Numbers 24:18
Edom will be taken over, and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered, while Israel marches on in triumph.
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Hebrew Names Version
Edom shall be a possession, Se`ir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Yisra'el does valiantly.
Edom shall be a possession, Se`ir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Yisra'el does valiantly.
King James Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
Lexham English Bible
Edom will be a captive; Seir, its enemies, will be a captive, and Israel will be acting courageously.
Edom will be a captive; Seir, its enemies, will be a captive, and Israel will be acting courageously.
English Standard Version
Edom shall be dispossessed; Seir also, his enemies, shall be dispossessed. Israel is doing valiantly.
Edom shall be dispossessed; Seir also, his enemies, shall be dispossessed. Israel is doing valiantly.
New Century Version
Edom will be conquered; his enemy Edom will be conquered, but Israel will grow wealthy.
Edom will be conquered; his enemy Edom will be conquered, but Israel will grow wealthy.
New English Translation
Edom will be a possession, Seir, his enemies, will also be a possession; but Israel will act valiantly.
Edom will be a possession, Seir, his enemies, will also be a possession; but Israel will act valiantly.
Amplified Bible
"Edom shall be [taken as] a possession, [Mount] Seir, Israel's enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
"Edom shall be [taken as] a possession, [Mount] Seir, Israel's enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
New American Standard Bible
"And Edom shall be a possession, Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
"And Edom shall be a possession, Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Edom shalbe possessed, and Seir shall be a possession to their enemies: but Israel shal do valiantly.
And Edom shalbe possessed, and Seir shall be a possession to their enemies: but Israel shal do valiantly.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Edom shall be a possession,Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession,While Israel performs valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession,Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession,While Israel performs valiantly.
Contemporary English Version
Israel will conquer Edom and capture the land of that enemy nation.
Israel will conquer Edom and capture the land of that enemy nation.
Complete Jewish Bible
His enemies will be his possessions — Edom and Se‘ir, possessions. Isra'el will do valiantly,
His enemies will be his possessions — Edom and Se‘ir, possessions. Isra'el will do valiantly,
Darby Translation
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession,—they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession,—they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.
Easy-to-Read Version
Israel will grow strong! He will get the land of Edom. He will get the land of Seir, his enemy.
Israel will grow strong! He will get the land of Edom. He will get the land of Seir, his enemy.
George Lamsa Translation
And Edom shall be his possession; Seir, also the possession of his enemies, shall be his; and Israel shall gain strength.
And Edom shall be his possession; Seir, also the possession of his enemies, shall be his; and Israel shall gain strength.
Good News Translation
He will conquer his enemies in Edom And make their land his property, While Israel continues victorious.
He will conquer his enemies in Edom And make their land his property, While Israel continues victorious.
Christian Standard Bible®
Edom will become a possession;Seir will become a possession of its enemies,but Israel will be triumphant.
Edom will become a possession;Seir will become a possession of its enemies,but Israel will be triumphant.
Literal Translation
And Edom shall be a possession; and Seir shall be a possession, for his foes; but Israel shall do mightily.
And Edom shall be a possession; and Seir shall be a possession, for his foes; but Israel shall do mightily.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Edom shalbe his possession, and Seir shalbe his enemies possessio, but Israel shal do manfully.
Edom shalbe his possession, and Seir shalbe his enemies possessio, but Israel shal do manfully.
American Standard Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
Bible in Basic English
Edom will be his heritage, and he will put an end to the last of the people of Seir.
Edom will be his heritage, and he will put an end to the last of the people of Seir.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Edom shalbe possessed, & Seir shall fall to the possession of their enemies, and Israel shall do manfully.
And Edom shalbe possessed, & Seir shall fall to the possession of their enemies, and Israel shall do manfully.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also, even his enemies, shall be a possession; while Israel doeth valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also, even his enemies, shall be a possession; while Israel doeth valiantly.
King James Version (1611)
And Edom shall bee a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies, and Israel shall doe valiantly.
And Edom shall bee a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies, and Israel shall doe valiantly.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Edom shall be an inheritance, and Esau his enemy shall be an inheritance of Israel, and Israel wrought valiantly.
And Edom shall be an inheritance, and Esau his enemy shall be an inheritance of Israel, and Israel wrought valiantly.
English Revised Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, which were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, which were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
Berean Standard Bible
Edom will become a possession, Seir will be owned by his enemies, but Israel will perform with valor.
Edom will become a possession, Seir will be owned by his enemies, but Israel will perform with valor.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
the eritage of Seir schal bifalle to his enemyes; forsothe Israel schal do strongli, of Jacob schal be he that schal be lord,
the eritage of Seir schal bifalle to his enemyes; forsothe Israel schal do strongli, of Jacob schal be he that schal be lord,
Young's Literal Translation
And Edom hath been a possession, And Seir hath been a possession, [for] its enemies, And Israel is doing valiantly;
And Edom hath been a possession, And Seir hath been a possession, [for] its enemies, And Israel is doing valiantly;
Update Bible Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel does valiantly.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel does valiantly.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
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 also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel does valiantly.
Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel does valiantly.
New King James Version
"And Edom shall be a possession; Seir also, his enemies, shall be a possession, While Israel does valiantly.
"And Edom shall be a possession; Seir also, his enemies, shall be a possession, While Israel does valiantly.
New Life Bible
It will take the land of Edom. And it will take the land of Seir, who fights against Israel. And Israel will fight with much power.
It will take the land of Edom. And it will take the land of Seir, who fights against Israel. And Israel will fight with much power.
New Revised Standard
Edom will become a possession, Seir a possession of its enemies, while Israel does valiantly.
Edom will become a possession, Seir a possession of its enemies, while Israel does valiantly.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So Edom hath become a possession, Yea a possession is Seir to his foes, - But, Israel, is doing valiantly;
So Edom hath become a possession, Yea a possession is Seir to his foes, - But, Israel, is doing valiantly;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall possess Idumea: the inheritance of Seir shall come to their enemies, but Israel shall do manfully.
And he shall possess Idumea: the inheritance of Seir shall come to their enemies, but Israel shall do manfully.
Revised Standard Version
Edom shall be dispossessed, Se'ir also, his enemies, shall be dispossessed, while Israel does valiantly.
Edom shall be dispossessed, Se'ir also, his enemies, shall be dispossessed, while Israel does valiantly.
THE MESSAGE
By now Balaam realized that God wanted to bless Israel. So he didn't work in any sorcery as he had done earlier. He turned and looked out over the wilderness. As Balaam looked, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God came on him, and he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, yes, decree of a man with 20/20 vision; Decree of a man who hears God speak, who sees what The Strong God shows him, Who falls on his face in worship, who sees what's really going on. What beautiful tents, Jacob, oh, your homes, Israel! Like valleys stretching out in the distance, like gardens planted by rivers, Like sweet herbs planted by the gardener God , like red cedars by pools and springs, Their buckets will brim with water, their seed will spread life everywhere. Their king will tower over Agag and his ilk, their kingdom surpassingly majestic. God brought them out of Egypt, rampaging like a wild ox, Gulping enemies like morsels of meat, crushing their bones, snapping their arrows. Israel crouches like a lion and naps, king-of-the-beasts—who dares disturb him? Whoever blesses you is blessed, whoever curses you is cursed. Balak lost his temper with Balaam. He shook his fist. He said to Balaam: "I got you in here to curse my enemies and what have you done? Blessed them! Blessed them three times! Get out of here! Go home! I told you I would pay you well, but you're getting nothing. You can blame God ." Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I tell you up front when you sent your emissaries, ‘Even if Balak gave me his palace stuffed with silver and gold, I couldn't do anything on my own, whether good or bad, that went against God 's command'? I'm leaving for home and my people, but I warn you of what this people will do to your people in the days to come." Then he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, decree of the man with 20/20 vision, Decree of the man who hears godly speech, who knows what's going on with the High God, Who sees what The Strong God reveals, who bows in worship and sees what's real. I see him, but not right now, I perceive him, but not right here; A star rises from Jacob a scepter from Israel, Crushing the heads of Moab, the skulls of all the noisy windbags; I see Edom sold off at auction, enemy Seir marked down at the flea market, while Israel walks off with the trophies. A ruler is coming from Jacob who'll destroy what's left in the city. Then Balaam spotted Amalek and delivered an oracle-message. He said, Amalek, you're in first place among nations right now, but you're going to come in last, ruined. He saw the Kenites and delivered his oracle-message to them: Your home is in a nice secure place, like a nest high on the face of a cliff. Still, you Kenites will look stupid when Asshur takes you prisoner. Balaam spoke his final oracle-message: Doom! Who stands a chance when God starts in? Sea-Peoples, raiders from across the sea, will harass Asshur and Eber, But they'll also come to nothing, just like all the rest. Balaam got up and went home. Balak also went on his way.
By now Balaam realized that God wanted to bless Israel. So he didn't work in any sorcery as he had done earlier. He turned and looked out over the wilderness. As Balaam looked, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God came on him, and he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, yes, decree of a man with 20/20 vision; Decree of a man who hears God speak, who sees what The Strong God shows him, Who falls on his face in worship, who sees what's really going on. What beautiful tents, Jacob, oh, your homes, Israel! Like valleys stretching out in the distance, like gardens planted by rivers, Like sweet herbs planted by the gardener God , like red cedars by pools and springs, Their buckets will brim with water, their seed will spread life everywhere. Their king will tower over Agag and his ilk, their kingdom surpassingly majestic. God brought them out of Egypt, rampaging like a wild ox, Gulping enemies like morsels of meat, crushing their bones, snapping their arrows. Israel crouches like a lion and naps, king-of-the-beasts—who dares disturb him? Whoever blesses you is blessed, whoever curses you is cursed. Balak lost his temper with Balaam. He shook his fist. He said to Balaam: "I got you in here to curse my enemies and what have you done? Blessed them! Blessed them three times! Get out of here! Go home! I told you I would pay you well, but you're getting nothing. You can blame God ." Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I tell you up front when you sent your emissaries, ‘Even if Balak gave me his palace stuffed with silver and gold, I couldn't do anything on my own, whether good or bad, that went against God 's command'? I'm leaving for home and my people, but I warn you of what this people will do to your people in the days to come." Then he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, decree of the man with 20/20 vision, Decree of the man who hears godly speech, who knows what's going on with the High God, Who sees what The Strong God reveals, who bows in worship and sees what's real. I see him, but not right now, I perceive him, but not right here; A star rises from Jacob a scepter from Israel, Crushing the heads of Moab, the skulls of all the noisy windbags; I see Edom sold off at auction, enemy Seir marked down at the flea market, while Israel walks off with the trophies. A ruler is coming from Jacob who'll destroy what's left in the city. Then Balaam spotted Amalek and delivered an oracle-message. He said, Amalek, you're in first place among nations right now, but you're going to come in last, ruined. He saw the Kenites and delivered his oracle-message to them: Your home is in a nice secure place, like a nest high on the face of a cliff. Still, you Kenites will look stupid when Asshur takes you prisoner. Balaam spoke his final oracle-message: Doom! Who stands a chance when God starts in? Sea-Peoples, raiders from across the sea, will harass Asshur and Eber, But they'll also come to nothing, just like all the rest. Balaam got up and went home. Balak also went on his way.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Edom shall be a possession, Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
"Edom shall be a possession, Seir, its enemies, also will be a possession, While Israel performs valiantly.
Contextual Overview
15 This is the message Balaam delivered: "This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of the man whose eyes see clearly, 16 the message 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 here and now. I perceive him, but far in the distant future. A star will rise from Jacob; a scepter will emerge from Israel. It will crush the heads of Moab's people, cracking the skulls of the people of Sheth. 18 Edom will be taken over, and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered, while Israel marches on in triumph. 19 A ruler will rise in Jacob who will destroy the survivors of Ir." 20 Then Balaam looked over toward the people of Amalek and delivered this message: "Amalek was the greatest of nations, but its destiny is destruction!" 21 Then he looked over toward the Kenites and delivered this message: "Your home is secure; your nest is set in the rocks. 22 But the Kenites will be destroyed when Assyria takes you captive." 23 Balaam concluded his messages by saying: "Alas, who can survive unless God has willed it? 24 Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will oppress Assyria and afflict Eber, but they, too, will be utterly destroyed."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Genesis 27:29, Genesis 27:40, 2 Samuel 8:14, Psalms 60:1, *title Psalms 60:8-12, Isaiah 34:5, Isaiah 63:1, Amos 9:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 36:12 - Amalek Genesis 36:31 - the kings Deuteronomy 28:13 - the head 1 Kings 11:15 - after he had 1 Chronicles 18:13 - all the Edomites Psalms 60:12 - we shall Isaiah 21:11 - me out Jeremiah 49:7 - Edom Obadiah 1:2 - General Obadiah 1:19 - the south John 5:46 - for
Cross-References
Genesis 24:8
If she is unwilling to come back with you, then you are free from this oath of mine. But under no circumstances are you to take my son there."
If she is unwilling to come back with you, then you are free from this oath of mine. But under no circumstances are you to take my son there."
Genesis 24:9
So the servant took an oath by putting his hand under the thigh of his master, Abraham. He swore to follow Abraham's instructions.
So the servant took an oath by putting his hand under the thigh of his master, Abraham. He swore to follow Abraham's instructions.
Genesis 24:14
This is my request. I will ask one of them, ‘Please give me a drink from your jug.' If she says, ‘Yes, have a drink, and I will water your camels, too!'—let her be the one you have selected as Isaac's wife. This is how I will know that you have shown unfailing love to my master."
This is my request. I will ask one of them, ‘Please give me a drink from your jug.' If she says, ‘Yes, have a drink, and I will water your camels, too!'—let her be the one you have selected as Isaac's wife. This is how I will know that you have shown unfailing love to my master."
Proverbs 31:26
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Edom shall be a possession,.... Of the children of Israel, which was fulfilled in part when the Edomites became the servants of David, 2 Samuel 8:14 and when they were smitten and spoiled by Judas Maccabeus,
them a great overthrow, and abated their courage, and took their spoils.'' (1 Maccabees 5:3)
and still more so when all the Edomites or the Idumaeans were subdued by Hyrcanus, and they became one people with the Jews, and conformed to their religious rites; which is not only related by Josephus n, but by Strabo o, an Heathen historian, who says, that they joined themselves to the Jews, and embraced their laws: but in a spiritual sense this has had a greater accomplishment in the calling of the Gentiles, and introducing them into the church of God; see Amos 9:12 compared with Acts 15:14.
Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; which was a mount in the land of Edom where Esau formerly dwelt, and so signifies the same as before: and also that the most strong and fortified places of the land should fall into the hands of their enemies; Acts 15:14- : Acts 15:14- : Acts 15:14- :
Israel shall do valiantly; in fighting with and conquering the Edomites, or shall get much wealth and riches by the spoil of them, see
Psalms 60:9. This, and the following verse, are in some ancient writings of the Jews p interpreted of the times of the Messiah.
n Antiqu. l. 13. c. 9. sect. 1. o Geograph. l. 16. p. 523. p Zohar in Numb. fol. 85. 4. & 86. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Seir - The older name of the mountain-land, south of Moab, and east of the Arabah, which the Edomites inhabited Genesis 32:3; Genesis 36:8-9.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Numbers 24:18. And Edom shall be a possession — That is, to DAVID: as it is said: "And all they of Edom became David's servants;" 2 Samuel 8:14.
Seir also shall be a possession — That is, unto the king MESSIAH; as it is said: "And saviours shall come upon Mount Zion to judge the Mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's;" Obad., Obadiah 1:21. See Ainsworth.
