Numbers 24:18 “Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel wil…”

Numbers 24:18

Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

American Standard Version

And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Edom shalbe possessed, and Seir shall be a possession to their enemies: but Israel shall do valiantly.

Darby Translation

And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession, — they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.

Young's Literal Translation

And Edom hath been a possession, And Seir hath been a possession, [for] its enemies, And Israel is doing valiantly;

Bible in Basic English

Edom will be his heritage, and he will put an end to the last of the people of Seir.

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Cross references

“And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.”

Amos 9:12 2 Samuel 8:14 Genesis 27:29 Genesis 27:40 Psalm 60:1 Psalm 60:8–12

Amos 9:12 · BSB

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

2 Samuel 8:14 · BSB

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

Genesis 27:29 · BSB

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.”

Genesis 27:40 · BSB

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

Psalm 60:1 · BSB

You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!

Psalm 60:8–12 · BSB

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

Also

Genesis 32:3

Genesis 32:3 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17I 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.

19A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”

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