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Numbers 24:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

that even if you offered me a palace full of silver or gold, I would still obey the Lord. And I explained that I would say only what he told me.

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That night, God said, “Balaam, I'll let you go to Moab with Balak's messengers, but do only what I say.”

Balaam answered, “Even if Balak offered me a palace full of silver or gold, I wouldn't do anything to disobey the Lord my God.

Moses said to the crowd, “The Lord has chosen me and told me to do these things—it wasn't my idea. And here's how you will know:

“No, I wouldn't go with you, even if you offered me half of your kingdom. I won't eat or drink here either.

“I'll say whatever the living Lord tells me to say,” Micaiah replied.

“Spend the night here,” Balaam replied, “and tomorrow I will tell you the Lord's answer.” So the officials stayed at his house.