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And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian left with the rewards of the seer in their hand. And they came to Balaam and spoke the words of Balak to him.

And he said to them, Stay here tonight, and I will bring back word to you, even as Jehovah may speak to me. And the leaders of Moab stayed with Balaam.

And God came to Balaam and said, Who are these men with you?

And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor king of Moab has sent to me,

saying , Behold, a people has come out of Egypt which covers the eye of the earth. Now come, curse them for me; perhaps I will be able to overcome it and drive it out.

And God said to Balaam, You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people, for it is blessed.

And Balaam rose in the morning and said to the leaders of Balak. Go to your land, for Jehovah has refused to give me leave to go with you.

And the leaders of Moab rose up and came to Balak. And they said, Balaam refuses to come with us.