Numbers 22:22 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

anger

( See Scofield) - (Genesis 46:3).

In (Numbers 22:12) the directive will of Jehovah is made known to Balaam, in (Numbers 22:20) Jehovah's permissive will. The prophet is now free to go, but knows the true mind of the Lord about it. The matter is wholly one between Jehovah and His servant. The permission of (Numbers 22:20) really constitutes a testing of Balaam. He chose the path of self-will and self-advantage, and Jehovah could not but gravely disapprove. The whole scene, (Numbers 22:22-35) prepared Balaam for what was to follow.

angel

( See Scofield) - (Hebrews 1:4)

Numbers 22:22

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 upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.