Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Seir
but Israel will be triumphant.
New American Standard Bible
While Israel performs valiantly.
King James Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
International Standard Version
Edom will be a conquered nation and Seir will be Israel's defeated foe, while Israel performs valiantly.
A Conservative Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, [who were] his enemies, while Israel does valiantly.
American Standard Version
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.
Amplified
“Edom shall be [taken as] a possession,
[Mount] Seir, Israel’s enemies, also will be a possession,
While Israel performs valiantly.
Bible in Basic English
Edom will be his heritage, and he will put an end to the last of the people of Seir.
Darby Translation
And Edom shall be a possession, and Seir a possession, they, his enemies; but Israel will do valiantly.
Julia Smith Translation
And Edom was an inheritance, and the inheritance of Seir was his enemies; and Israel did in strength.
King James 2000
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Edom will be a captive; Seir, its enemies, will be a captive, and Israel [will be] acting {courageously}.
Modern King James verseion
And Edom shall be a possession. Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies. And Israel shall do valiantly.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Edom shall be his possession, and the possession of Seir shall be their enemies, and Israel shall do manfully.
NET Bible
Edom will be a possession, Seir, his enemies, will also be a possession; but Israel will act valiantly.
New Heart English Bible
Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.
The Emphasized Bible
So Edom hath become a possession, Yea a possession is Seir to his foes, - But, Israel, is doing valiantly;
Webster
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
World English Bible
Edom shall be a possession. Seir, his enemies, also shall be a possession, while Israel does valiantly.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Edom hath been a possession, And Seir hath been a possession, for its enemies, And Israel is doing valiantly;
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 24:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Balaam Continues To Utter Oracles
17
I perceive him,
A star will come from Jacob,
and a scepter will arise from Israel.
He will smash the forehead
and strike down
Seir
but Israel will be triumphant.
he will destroy the city’s survivors.
Phrases
Cross References
Amos 9:12
the remnant of Edom
and all the nations
that are called by My name
this is the Lord’s declaration—
He will do this.
Genesis 27:29
and nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brothers;
may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed.
2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David.
Genesis 27:40
and you will serve your brother.
But when you rebel,
you will break his yoke from your neck.
Genesis 32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Psalm 60:1
For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.”
You have broken out
You have been angry. Restore us!
Psalm 60:8-12
I throw My sandal on Edom;
I shout in triumph over Philistia.”
Isaiah 34:5
it will then come down on Edom
and on the people I have set apart for destruction.
Isaiah 63:1
in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah—
this One who is splendid in His apparel,
rising up proudly
powerful to save.