Numbers 22:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The donkey saw me and turned away from me three times. If she hadn't turned away from me, I would have killed you by now and let her live.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The angel is telling Balaam that his donkey saved his life by refusing to continue forward when she saw the angel blocking their path.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of the famous story of Balaam and his talking donkey. Balaam, a prophet, was traveling to curse the Israelites at the request of King Balak of Moab. God sent an angel to block Balaam's path, but only the donkey could see the angel at first, causing her to refuse to move forward and eventually speak to Balaam.

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