Anonymous
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Donna Williams
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Dear Anonymous, in context with this particular passage of scripture. Balak, who was the king of Moab wanted Balaam to curse the children of Israel. But he was forbidden to do so, because of the word that the LORD had put in his mouth. When the Lord makes a promise, it cannot be reversed. Now there are times when He will relent from the judgment that He has pronounced upon those who are in rebellion or the wicked. For example, God repented/relented of His course of action against the Ninevites when they humbled themselves through fasting, because of the judgment that the prophet Jonah pronounced against their wickedness. The Lord showed His mercy towards the Ninevites because of the repentance of their sins!
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