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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)