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Numbers 24:18
Edom will become a possession,
from Balaam’s Fourth Oracle, Numbers 24:15-19
What it says

Edom becomes a possession, and Seir, Israel’s enemy, also becomes a possession, while Israel acts valiantly. The ruler’s rise means enemy lands are subdued.

What it is doing

It extends the oracle’s vision to neighboring nations.

In context

15Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, 16the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, 17I see him, but not now; 18Edom will become a possession, 19A ruler will come from Jacob