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And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again , as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
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And God came unto Balaam, and said , What men are these with thee?
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And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
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Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out .
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And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed .