Numbers 22:26-28

The Voice

²⁶ The Eternal’s messenger got ahead of them again and faced them in a narrow spot where they had no way to avoid him. ²⁷ This time, the donkey, seeing the Eternal’s messenger, just lay down, Balaam still sitting on top. Balaam was furious, and he beat the beast with a rod. ²⁸ But the Eternal One gave the donkey the ability to speak.