Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And Edom was an inheritance, and the inheritance of Seir was his enemies; and Israel did in strength.
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.
Holman Bible
Seir
but Israel will be triumphant.
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.
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 shall see him and not now: I shall look after him, and not near: a star came forth from Jacob, and a rod rose up from Israel and dashed in pieces the faces of Moab, and undermined all the sons of Seth. 18 And Edom was an inheritance, and the inheritance of Seir was his enemies; and Israel did in strength. 19 And he shall descend from Jacob, and he destroyed the escaped from the city.
Phrases
Cross References
Amos 9:12
So that they shall possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations which my name was called upon them, says Jehovah doing this
Genesis 27:29
And nations shall serve thee, and peoples shall bow down to thee; be lord over thy brother, and thy mother's sons shall bow down to thee: cursed he cursing thee, and blessed he praising thee.
2 Samuel 8:14
And he will put garrisons in Edom; in all Edom he put garrisons, and all Edom will be servants to David. And Jehovah will save David in all which he went
Genesis 27:40
And by thy sword shalt thou live and shalt serve thy brother: and it shall be when thou shalt wander about and thou shalt break his yoke from thy neck.
Genesis 32:3
And Jacob will send messengers before his face to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Adam.
Psalm 60:1
To the overseer upon the lily of song: poem to David to teach; In the setting on fire Aram of the two rivers, and Aram of the station; and Joab will turn back and strike Edom in the valley of salt, twelve thousand. O God, thou didst cast us off, thou didst break us down, thou wert angry; wilt thou turn back to us?
Psalm 60:8-12
Moab the pot of my washing; over Edom I will cast out my shoe: for me, Philistia shouted for joy.
Isaiah 34:5
For my sword was drunk in the heavens: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of destruction for judgment
Isaiah 63:1
Who this coming from Edom, splendid with garments from Bozra? this adorned in his attire, bowing himself in his strength? I, speaking in justice, great for salvation.