Numbers 24:18

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir shall be a possession for his enemies, and Israel will act valiantly.

Latin

Et erit Idumæa possessio ejus: hæreditas Seir cedet inimicis suis: Israël vero fortiter aget.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Numbers 24:15–25

This prophecy gives more specific details than the first three messages. It is based on another vision from God (the Most High, 24:16). It also predicts the appearance of a great leader who will play a major role in these military victories (24:17).

Numbers 22:2–24:25

The story of Balak and Balaam marks an important turning point in Israel’s history. It includes humor, drama, and deep teaching about God.

The story makes one main point clear. The Lord’s will must be carried out. No one could stop his plan for Israel.

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam Jacob Moab and Ammon

Related verses

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.
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.
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.”
Genesis 32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
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.
Psalm 60:8–12
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Psalm 60:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
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.”
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.”

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel Seir: Region inhabited by Edomites, descendants of Esau

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Edom, Edomites Jacob Jannes and Jambres Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Poetry, Biblical Shittim (Place)

Topics

Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Seir: Later Inhabited by the Descendants of Esau After They Destroyed the Horim People The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Israel's Occupation of Their Country

Numbers 24:18

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