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Numbers 22:27

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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.

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  1. Numbers 22:25

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

  2. Numbers 22:26

    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.

  3. Numbers 22:28

    And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

  4. Numbers 22:29

    And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

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