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And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian went their way, with the rewards of divination in their hand, - so they came in unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

And he said unto them - Tarry ye here for the night, and I will bring you back word, as Yahweh shall speak unto me. So the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

And God came in unto Balaam, - and said, Who are these men with thee?

Then said Balaam unto God, - Balak, son of Zipper king of Moab, hath sent unto me:

Lo! the people that hath come forth out of Egypt - he covereth the eye of the land. Now, do come, do revile me him, Peradventure I shall prevail in making war with him, And shall drive him out.

And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them, - Thou shalt not curse the people, For blessed, he is.

And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your own land, - For Yahweh hath refused to let me go with you.

So the princes of Moab arose, and came in unto Balak, - and said, Balaam refused to come with us.