15 Balaam said:“I am the son of Beor,and my words are true,so listen to my message!
16 My knowledge comesfrom God Most High,the Lord All-Powerful.I bowed down to himand saw a vision of Israel.
17 “What I saw in my visionhasn't happened yet.But some day, a king of Israelwill appear like a star.He will wipe out you Moabitesand destroy those tribeswho live in the desert.
18 Israel will conquer Edomand capture the landof that enemy nation.
19 The king of Israel will ruleand destroy the survivorsof every town there.
20 “And I saw this visionabout the Amalekites:Their nation is now great,but it will some daydisappear for ever.
21 “And this is what I sawabout the Kenites:They think they're safe,living among the rocks,