Reference

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.
22

Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.

23

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

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.

25

And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction
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Destruction / Perishing Language

The verse explicitly states that "he also shall perish for ever," which directly aligns with the theme of "Destruction / Perishing Language."

Annihilation / Destruction

While the verse speaks of affliction and perishing, it describes a specific historical/prophetic event involving nations (Asshur and Eber) and does not explicitly link their destruction to their wickedness or a divine judgment in a theological sense.