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Numbers 24:23-1953 kjv — And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this! And ships shall come from the coast of…

King James Version

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 24:23-1953, King James Version

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Numbers 24:23-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this? But shipsshall comefrom the coast of Kittim, And they shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber; And he also shall come to destruction. And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way. ”

  • WEB

    “He took up his parable, and said, "Alas, who shall live when God does this? But ships [shall come] from the coast of Kittim. They shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber. He also shall come to destruction." Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way.”

  • NET

    “Then he uttered this oracle:“O, who will survive when God does this! Ships will come from the coast of Kittim, and will afflict Asshur, and will afflict Eber, and he will also perish forever.” Balaam got up and departed and returned to his home, and Balak also went his way.”

  • DRB

    “And taking up his parable, again he said: Alas, who shall live when God shall do these things? They shall come in galleys from Italy, they shall overcome the Assyrians, and shall waste the Hebrews, and at the last they themselves also shall perish. And Balaam rose, and returned to his place: Balac also returned the way that he came. ”

  • BBE

    “Then he went on with his story and said, But who may keep his life when God does this? But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur and troubling Eber, and like the others their fate will be destruction. Then Balaam got up and went back to his place: and Balak went away.”

  • KJVA

    “And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this! And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever. And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way. ”

Numbers 24 — Context

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 24:23-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:23-1953 say?
Numbers 24:23-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this! And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever. And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way. ”
Where is Numbers 24:23-1953 in the Bible?
Numbers 24:23-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verses 23–1953.
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 24:23-1953.
What translation should I read Numbers 24:23-1953 in?
Numbers 24:23-1953 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 24:23-1953?
Numbers 24:23-1953 reads (KJV): “And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this! And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever. And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way. ” 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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