God's anger was kindled because he went; and the angel of the LORD took his stand in the road to oppose him as he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him — God's anger is suddenly revealed as Balaam travels. An angel blocks the road to oppose Balaam's journey. The paradox is startling: God just permitted Balaam to go, yet now God's anger is kindled against him. The contradiction suggests that Balaam's journey itself violates God's will, despite the permission granted. Balaam's interior disposition (eager to curse, motivated by fee and honor) may have provoked divine anger despite the technical permission.

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