Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Numbers 24:18
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Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
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And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
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Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemy, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.
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And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
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Numbers 24
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.”
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