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Numbers 24:24-1964 bbe — But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur and troubling Eber, and like the others their fate w…

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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.

— Numbers 24:24-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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. ”
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ASV
“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. ”
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WEB
“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.”
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NET
“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.”
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DRB
“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. ”
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KJVA
“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. ”
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Numbers 24 — Context

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.

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

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.

Numbers 24:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 24:24-1964 say?

Numbers 24:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is Numbers 24:24-1964 in the Bible?

Numbers 24:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verses 24–1964.

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 24:24-1964.

What translation should I read Numbers 24:24-1964 in?

Numbers 24:24-1964 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 24:24-1964?

Numbers 24:24-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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