§ 02 · King James Bible
Deuteronomy 23:4
Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
Simple English
Because they didn't give you food or drink when you left Egypt, and they hired Balaam to curse you.
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