37. Balak said to Balaam, “Didn’t I send you an urgent summons? Why didn’t you come to me? Am I really unable to reward you?”
38. “Look, I have come to you now!” Balaam said to Balak. “Can I just say anything? I must speak only the message which God puts into my mouth.”
39. Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath-huzoth.
40. Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep and sent some to Balaam and the princes who were with him.
41. In the morning, Balak took Balaam with him to Bamoth-baal, and from there he saw part of the people.