Numbers 24:24

And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

Cross-reference

Daniel 11:30 echoes this prophecy: ships from Kittim afflict the oppressor, fulfilling Balaam's word about afflicting Ashur/Eber.

1 Chronicles 1:7 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:7 lists Kittim as a son of Javan—identifying the maritime people who launch the ships.

Isaiah 23:12 Historical context

Isaiah 23:12 mentions Kittim as a destination for Sidon's refugees—confirming it as a known location for ships.

Ezekiel 27:6 describes ships made from the coasts of Kittim (Cyprus), directly paralleling the 'ships from Kittim' in Balaam's prophecy.

Ezekiel 32:22 mentions Asshur's company in Sheol, linking to Numbers 24:24 where Balaam foretells Asshur being afflicted and perishing.

Genesis 10:4 Historical context

Genesis 10:4 lists Kittim as a son of Javan, identifying the maritime origin of the ships mentioned in this prophecy.

Isaiah 23:1 Parallel

Isaiah 23:1 mentions ships from Cyprus (Kittim) in a prophecy against Tyre, similar to the maritime judgment theme here.

Jeremiah 2:10 Historical context

Jeremiah 2:10 also mentions Kittim (Cyprus) as a distant land, echoing the same geographic reference in Balaam's oracle about ships from Kittim.