Numbers 24:19 akjv — Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remains of the city. ¶

American King James Version

"Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remains of the city. ¶ "

— Numbers 24:19, American King James Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

16

He has said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:

17

I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

18

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

19

Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remains of the city. ¶

20

And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.

21

And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is your dwelling place, and you put your nest in a rock.

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Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry you away captive.

Numbers 24:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:19 say?
Numbers 24:19 in the American King James Version reads: “Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remains of the city. ¶ ”
Where is Numbers 24:19 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 19.
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 24:19.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:19 in?
Numbers 24:19 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 24:19?
Numbers 24:19 reads (AKJV): “Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remains of the city. ¶ ” 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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