Numbers 24:18 web — Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.

World English Bible

"Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly."

— Numbers 24:18, World English Bible

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Numbers 24 — Context

15

He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;

16

he says, who hears the words of God, knows the knowledge of the Most High, and who sees the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:

17

I see him, but not now. I see him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel, and shall strike through the corners of Moab, and break down all the sons of Sheth.

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Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.

19

Out of Jacob shall one have dominion, and shall destroy the remnant from the city."

20

He looked at Amalek, and took up his parable, and said, "Amalek was the first of the nations, But his latter end shall come to destruction."

21

He looked at the Kenite, and took up his parable, and said, "Your dwelling place is strong. Your nest is set in the rock.

Numbers 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:18 say?
Numbers 24:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.”
Where is Numbers 24:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 18.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 24:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:18 in?
Numbers 24:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 24:18?
Numbers 24:18 reads (WEB): “Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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