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He said to them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as Yahweh shall speak to me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
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God came to Balaam, and said, What men are these with you?
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Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me, [saying],
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Behold, the people that is come out of Egypt, it covers the surface of the earth: now, come curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.
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God said to Balaam, You shall not go with them; you shall not curse the people; for they are blessed.