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18 Edom will become a possession,
    Seir a possession of its enemies.
    But Israel acts powerfully.
19 Someone from Jacob will rule
    and destroy the survivors from Ir.”
20 He looked at Amalek
    and raised his voice
    and gave his address:
    “Amalek is foremost among the nations,
        but its end is to perish forever.”

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18 Edom(A) will be conquered;
    Seir,(B) his enemy, will be conquered,(C)
    but Israel(D) will grow strong.
19 A ruler will come out of Jacob(E)
    and destroy the survivors of the city.”

Balaam’s Fifth Message

20 Then Balaam saw Amalek(F) and spoke his message:

“Amalek was first among the nations,
    but their end will be utter destruction.”(G)

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