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The story of Balaak and Balaam is in Numbers, Chapter 22:2 - 24:25

The King of Moab was named Balak Truth be told, he was cruel, diabolic Afraid of the Israelites, he hired the sorcerer Balaam a ‘prophet-for-hire,’ he’d curse the Jews with nary a qualm Yet whenever Balaam tried to curse the Jews praises issued forth from his mouth, quite a few Balak had figured the Jews’ leader, Moses, fights with words of the Lord So he'd hire the prophet Balaam; the Lord also infuses his vocal cords… But poor Balak made one enormous mistake Moses stuttered badly – ‘twas Aaron’s words made the earth quake Moses’ hidden weapon was his heart, united with God, whom he loved unlike mercenary Balaam ~ for a heart he was devoid of

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Date: 11/19/2024 5:41:00 AM
Well you really got to the heart of things Mr..??? Er G W.' Artless almost.' Balaks plans made toast.' I don't know if you could do with a breville? You get more bread for your dough Ya'know..' also you can boast about the toast.' And How to impress the host the most' well?? Mainly' anyway.)
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Date: 11/18/2024 6:41:00 AM
Gershon thanks for sharing I remember your thoughts written from the Bible. Incredible story. Enjoyed your biblical thoughts today my friend...
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Date: 11/17/2024 8:47:00 PM
Did Moses really stutter? We only know what is written. Anyhow, he didn't stutter in the movies. I enjoy these history poems.
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