Numbers 22:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 stroke the ass, to turn her into the way.
Numbers 22:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with 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.
Numbers 22:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path.
Numbers 22:23 (BSB)
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What does Numbers 22:23 say?
Numbers 22:23 in modern King James wording reads: "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 stroke the ass, to turn her into the way."
Where is Numbers 22:23 found in the Bible?
Numbers 22:23 is verse 23 of chapter 22 of the book of Numbers, in the Old Testament. Numbers has 36 chapters.
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