Numbers 22:22

God's Word

God became angry that he was going. So the Messenger of the Lord stood in the road to stop him. Balaam was riding on his donkey, accompanied by his two servants.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:20

Jehu said, “Call a holy assembly to honor Baal.” So they did.

Exodus 23:20

“I’m going to send a Messenger in front of you to protect you on your trip and bring you to the place I have prepared.

Exodus 4:24

Along the way they stopped for the night. The Lord met Moses and tried to kill him.

Lamentations 2:4

Like an enemy he bent his bow. Like an opponent his right hand held the arrow steady. He killed all the beautiful people. He poured out his fury like fire on the tent of Zion’s people.

Hosea 1:4

The Lord told Hosea, “Name him Jezreel. In a little while I will punish Jehu’s family for the people they slaughtered at Jezreel. Then I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel.

Numbers 22:23

When the donkey saw the Messenger of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn, the donkey turned off the road into a field. Balaam hit the donkey to get it back on the road.

Numbers 22:32

The Messenger of the Lord asked him, “Why have you hit your donkey three times like this? I’ve come here to stop you because the trip you’re taking is evil.

Numbers 22:35

The Messenger of the Lord said to Balaam, “Go with the men, but say only what I tell you.” So Balaam went with Balak’s princes.