8. He said to them, “Stay here overnight, and I will give you whatever answer the Lord gives me.” So the princes of Moab lodged with Balaam.
9. Then God came to Balaam and said: Who are these men with you?
10. Balaam answered God, “Balak, son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me the message:
11. ‘This people that has come out of Egypt has covered up the earth. Now come, lay a curse on them for me; perhaps I may be able to fight them and drive them out.’”