And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
The angel of the LORD went ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn either right or left.
The angel of the LORD positioned himself in a spot where there was absolutely no way around him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites are on their journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, and they are seen as a threat by surrounding nations. Balaam, a prophet from a non-Israelite background, is hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites, but God has forbidden it and is actively intervening. As Balaam travels on his donkey, an angel of the Lord appears to block the path, making the road impassable in a narrow spot to prevent Balaam from proceeding with his mission.
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