Numbers 24:18

Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 24

“And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.”Numbers 24:18

What Does Numbers 24:18 Mean?

Numbers 24:18 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 24, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Numbers 24:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 60:12“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.”Amos 9:12“That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.”Obadiah 1:2“Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised.”2 Samuel 8:14“And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”Genesis 27:29“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”Genesis 36:12“And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.”Psalms 60:8“Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.”Isaiah 21:11“The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”Genesis 27:40“And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.”Genesis 32:3“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.”1 Kings 11:15“For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;”1 Chronicles 18:13“And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”Psalms 60:1“O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.”Isaiah 34:5“For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.”Isaiah 63:1“Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”Obadiah 1:19“And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.”Deuteronomy 28:13“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”

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