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General Information:
Balaam finishes the first of his four prophecies.
Edom will become a possession of Israel
This can be stated in active form. AT: "The Israelites will occupy Edom" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/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. AT: "Israel will also conquer the people of Seir" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Out of Jacob a king will come
Jacob was the ancestor of the Israelites. "Jacob" is a metonym that refers to the whole people group. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
of their city
This refers to the city of Ar where Balak met Balaam. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)