Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Edom will be a captive; Seir, its enemies, will be a captive, and Israel [will be] acting {courageously}.
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.
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.
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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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 24:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Balaam Continues To Utter Oracles
17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near; a star will go out from Jacob, and a scepter will rise from Israel; it will crush the foreheads of Moab and destroy all the children of Seth. 18 Edom will be a captive; Seir, its enemies, will be a captive, and Israel [will be] acting {courageously}. 19 Someone from Jacob will rule and will destroy a remnant from the city."
Phrases
Cross References
Amos 9:12
Thus they may take possession of the remnant of Edom and all the nations {who are called by my name}," {declares} Yahweh, [who] does this.
Genesis 27:29
Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you; Be lord of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. Cursed be those cursing you, and blessed be those blessing you."
2 Samuel 8:14
He put garrisons in Edom; all over Edom he put garrisons, and all of Edom became servants of David. Yahweh protected David wherever he went.
Genesis 27:40
But by your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother. But it shall be [that] when free yourself you shall tear off his yoke from your neck.
Genesis 32:3
Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the territory of Edom.
Psalm 60:1
O God, you have rejected us. You have broken us. You have been angry. Restore us!
Psalm 60:8-12
Moab [is] my washing pot; over Edom, I will cast my sandal. On account of me, O Philistia, raise a shout."
Isaiah 34:5
When my sword is drenched in the heavens, look! It will descend upon Edom, and upon the people of my ban, for judgment.
Isaiah 63:1
Who [is] this, coming from Edom, from Bozrah [in] bright red garments? [Who is] this honored in his garment, lying down in his great strength? "[It is] I, speaking in justice, {mighty} to save!"