13 1 ON THAT DAY AT THE PUBLIC READING from the book of Moses, it was found to be laid down that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 13 2 because they did not meet the Israelites with food and water but hired Balaam to curse them, though our God turned the curse into a blessing. 13 3 When the people heard the law, they separated from Israel all who were of mixed blood.