Numbers 22:22

Conservative English Version

Balaam was riding his donkey to Moab, and two of his servants were with him. But God was angry that Balaam had gone, so one of the LORD's angels stood in the road to stop him.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:20

He said, "Announce a day of worship for Baal!" After the day had been announced,

Exodus 23:20

I am sending an angel to protect you and to lead you into the land I have ready for you.

Exodus 4:24

One night while Moses was in camp, the LORD was about to kill him.

Lamentations 2:4

He attacked like an enemy with a bow and arrows, killing our loved ones. He has burned to the ground the homes on Mount Zion.

Hosea 1:4

Then the LORD said, "Hosea, name your son Jezreel, because I will soon punish the descendants of King Jehu of Israel for the murders he committed in Jezreel Valley. I will destroy his kingdom,

Numbers 22:23

When Balaam's donkey saw the angel standing there with a sword, it walked off the road and into an open field. Balaam had to beat the donkey to get it back on the road.

Numbers 22:32

The angel said, "You had no right to treat your donkey like that! I was the one who blocked your way, because I don't think you should go to Moab.

Numbers 22:35

"It's all right for you to go," the LORD's angel answered. "But you must say only what I tell you." So Balaam went on with Balak's officials.