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15 Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam (not of the people) son of Beor (burning), the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, 16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob (he grasps the heel), and a scepter will arise from Israel (he wrestles with God). He will crush the skulls [foreheads] of Moab (of his father) and strike down all the sons of Sheth. 18 Edom (red) will become a possession, as will Seir (shaggy), his enemy; but Israel (he wrestles with God) will perform with valor. 19 A ruler will come from Jacob (he grasps the heel) and destroy the survivors of the city.” 20 Then Balaam saw Amalek (dweller in a valley) and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.” 21 Next he saw the Kenites (smiths) and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff. 22 Yet Kain (possession) will be destroyed when Asshur (Assyria) takes you captive.” 23 Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it? 24 Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus {Kittim}; they will subdue Asshur (a step) and Eber (the region beyond), but they too will perish forever.” 25 Then Balaam (not of the people) arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak (devastator) also went on his way. Numbers 24:15-25, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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