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Numbers 22 · Grade 3

Balaam's Donkey

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Read the Story

Israel camped in the plains of Moab. Balak king of Moab was very afraid, because Israel was so many. He sent princes to hire Balaam to curse Israel. God said to Balaam, You shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.

Balak sent more princes and promised great honor. God let Balaam go, but only to say what God told him. As Balaam rode, the angel of Yahweh stood in the way with a sword. The donkey turned aside, crushed Balaam's foot against a wall, and finally lay down. Each time Balaam struck her.

Yahweh opened the mouth of the donkey. She said, What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times? Then Yahweh opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel. Balaam said, I have sinned. The angel said, Speak only the word that I speak to you.

Memory Verse

Yahweh opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?”

Numbers 22:28 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why was Balak afraid?

  2. What did God say about Israel?

  3. What three things did the donkey do?

  4. What did the donkey say?

  5. What did the angel tell Balaam?

Balaam's Donkey

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your word. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did the donkey turn off the road?
  • What can an animal teach you about paying attention?

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