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And the elders of Moab, and the elders of Midian departed, with the rewards of diuination in their hand; and they came vnto Balaam, and spake vnto him the words of Balak.

And hee said vnto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word againe as the Lord shal speake vnto mee: and the Princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

And God came vnto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

And Balaam said vnto God, Balak the sonne of Zippor, King of Moab, hath sent vnto me, saying;

Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which couereth the face of the earth: Come now, curse me them; peraduenture I shalbe able to ouercome them, and driue them out.

And God saide vnto Balaam; Thou shalt not goe with them, thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

And Balaam rose vp in the morning, and said vnto the Princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the Lord refuseth to giue mee leaue to goe with you.

And the Princes of Moab rose vp, and they went vnto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with vs.