Numbers 24:20-22
International Standard Version
20 Next, Balaam[a] looked directly at Amalek and then uttered this prophetic statement:
“Even though Amalek is an international leader,
his future is permanent destruction.”
21 Balaam also uttered this prophetic statement about the Kenites:[b]
“Your dwelling places are stable,
because your nest is carved in solid rock.
22 Nevertheless, Kain will be incinerated.
How long will it take until Asshur[c] takes you hostage?”
Footnotes
- Numbers 24:20 Lit. he
- Numbers 24:21 I.e. gentile Midianites
- Numbers 24:22 I.e. ancient Assyria
Numbers 24:20-22
New International Version
Balaam’s Fifth Message
20 Then Balaam saw Amalek(A) and spoke his message:
“Amalek was first among the nations,
but their end will be utter destruction.”(B)
Balaam’s Sixth Message
21 Then he saw the Kenites(C) and spoke his message:
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