# General Information:

Balaam finishes the first of his four prophecies.

# Edom will become a possession of Israel

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The Israelites will occupy Edom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# Seir will also become their possession

Here "Seir" refers to the people who lived near Mount Seir. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Israel will also conquer the people of Seir" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])