Numbers 24:22 kjv — Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.

King James Version

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

— Numbers 24:22, King James Version

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Numbers 24 — Context

19

Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth 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 thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.

22

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

23

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

24

And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

25

And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.

Numbers 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:22 say?
Numbers 24:22 in the King James Version reads: “Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.”
Where is Numbers 24:22 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:22 in?
Numbers 24:22 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 24:22?
Numbers 24:22 reads (KJV): “Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.” 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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