Num 22:23-24 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : An angel stands in Balaam’s path with a sword. Balaam’s donkey sees the angel and turns aside, but Balaam does not see it. This shows that sometimes even animals can be more aware of God’s presence than people who are blinded by their own desires (Numbers 22:23; Exodus 23:22 ; Numbers 24:3-4; Isaiah 1:3 ).

‏ Numbers 22:23-24

v. 23: An angel stands in Balaam’s path with a sword. Balaam’s donkey sees the angel and turns aside, but Balaam does not see it. This shows that sometimes even animals can be more aware of God’s presence than people who are blinded by their own desires (Numbers 22:23; Exodus 23:22 ^a; Numbers 24:3-4; Isaiah 1:3 ^b).

v. 24-25: The donkey sees the angel again, and this time she presses against a wall, hurting Balaam’s foot. Balaam becomes angry and beats the donkey. This reminds us that sometimes God uses small problems to warn us, and we should pay attention instead of getting angry (Numbers 22:24-25 ^c).