38. ‘Well, I have come to you now,’ Balaam replied. ‘But I can’t say whatever I please. I must speak only what God puts in my mouth.’
39. Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.
40. Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep, and gave some to Balaam and the officials who were with him.
41. The next morning Balak took Balaam up to Bamoth Baal, and from there he could see the outskirts of the Israelite camp.