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There once was a greedy
man called Balaam. The wicked King of Moab sent for Balaam and promised him
money if he would curse God's people. God talked to Balaam and told him not
to go to the King, and not to curse His people. Again the King of Moab sent
Princes to call Balaam. God was angry with Balaam because Balaam's heart was
filled with greed. God let Balaam go to the King, but watch what God did. |
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On the way, Balaam's
donkey saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the road. The angel had a sword
in his hand. The poor donkey turned away. |
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Balaam never saw the
angel. He beat the donkey and turned him to get back on the road. The poor
animal fell down and Balaam hit him again. |
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Suddenly God let the
donkey speak. "Why are you beating me?" the donkey asked.
"Because you have made a fool out of me", replied Balaam. |
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Just then, God opened
Balaam's eyes. He saw the Angel of the Lord in the road and fell flat on his
face. God spoke to Balaam and told him to go the King. God told Balaam to
bless His people instead of cursing them. Balaam got a big fright and did as
God commanded. |