8. And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will recite the words unto you when the Lord shall speak unto me. So the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
9. And God came unto Balaam and said, Who are these men with thee?
10. And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent unto me, saying,
11. Behold, this people that has come out of Egypt, covers the face of the earth; come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them and drive them out.
12. Then God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; neither shalt thou curse the people; for they are blessed.