Numbers 22:25 akjv — And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall:…

American King James Version

"And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. "

— Numbers 22:25, American King James Version

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Numbers 22 — Context

22

And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his ass, and his two servants were with him.

23

And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.

24

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.

25

And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

26

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.

27

And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.

28

And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to you, that you have smitten me these three times?

Numbers 22:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Numbers 22:25 say?
Numbers 22:25 in the American King James Version reads: “And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. ”
Where is Numbers 22:25 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 25.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 22:25.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:25 in?
Numbers 22:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 22:25?
Numbers 22:25 reads (AKJV): “And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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