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Thus were the travels of the children of Yisra'el according to their hosts; and they set forward.
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Moshe said to Hovav, the son of Re`u'el the Midyanite, Moshe' father-in-law, We are journeying to the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come you with us, and we will do you good; for the LORD has spoken good concerning Yisra'el.
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He said to him, I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my relatives.
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He said, Don't leave us, please; because you know how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and you shall be to us instead of eyes.
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It shall be, if you go with us, yes, it shall be, that whatever good the LORD shall do to us, the same will we do to you.
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They set forward from the Mount of the LORD three days' journey; and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting-place for them.
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The cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp.
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It happened, when the ark set forward, that Moshe said, Rise up, LORD, and let your enemies be scattered; and let those who hate you flee before you.
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When it rested, he said, Return, LORD, to the ten thousands of the thousands of Yisra'el.