OLD TESTAMENT

Numbers 22:23

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The donkey saw the LORD’s angel standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and the donkey turned out of the path, and went into the field. Balaam struck the donkey, to turn her into the path.

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Verse 23. Ass. The angel appeared thrice to the ass, before he was perceived by Balaam. Calmet. 29:3. 4. The second time, Saint Augustine (q. 50) thinks he was standing in the vineyard. Calmet.

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