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Atomic Bible
Numbers 24:21
Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying:
from Balaam’s Final Three Oracles, Numbers 24:20-25
What it says

Balaam sees the Kenites and notes the firmness of their dwelling, set high in the rocks. Their security appears strong and settled.

What it is doing

It introduces the Kenites through an image of apparent safety.

In context

20Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: 21Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: 22Yet Kain will be destroyed 23Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: 24Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; 25Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.