Numbers 22:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the angel of the LORD stood in a pathway between vineyards, with walls on both sides.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The angel of the LORD positioned himself in a narrow path where Balaam's donkey couldn't easily turn aside.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the famous story of Balaam and his talking donkey, as the Israelites were camped in the plains of Moab. Balaam, a prophet, was traveling to curse Israel at King Balak's request, but God was intervening to stop him. The angel appeared three times to block Balaam's path, though only the donkey could see the angel at first.

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