Numbers 24:20 bbe — Then, turning his eyes to Amalek, he went on with his story and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his part…

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"Then, turning his eyes to Amalek, he went on with his story and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his part will be destruction for ever."

— Numbers 24:20, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 24 — Context

17

I see him, but not now: looking on him, but not near: a star will come out of Jacob, and a rod of authority out of Israel, sending destruction to the farthest limits of Moab and on the head of all the sons of Sheth.

18

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

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And Israel will go on in strength, and Jacob will have rule over his haters.

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Then, turning his eyes to Amalek, he went on with his story and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his part will be destruction for ever.

21

And looking on the Kenites he went on with his story and said, Strong is your living-place, and your secret place is safe in the rock.

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But still the Kenites will be wasted, till Asshur takes you away prisoner.

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Then he went on with his story and said, But who may keep his life when God does this?

Numbers 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:20 say?
Numbers 24:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then, turning his eyes to Amalek, he went on with his story and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his part will be destruction for ever.”
Where is Numbers 24:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 20.
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 24:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:20 in?
Numbers 24:20 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 24:20?
Numbers 24:20 reads (BBE): “Then, turning his eyes to Amalek, he went on with his story and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his part will be destruction for ever.” 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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