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because they didn't help you with food or water on your journey out of Egypt, and because they hired Balaam, Beor's son, from Pethor of Mesopotamia to curse you
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But the LORD your God wasn't interested in listening to Balaam. The LORD your God turned that curse into a blessing because the LORD your God loves you.
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So don't be concerned with their health and well-being as long as you live.
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Don't detest Edomites, because they are your relatives. Don't detest Egyptians because you were immigrants in their land.
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Children born to them are permitted to belong to the LORD's assembly starting with the third generation.