Balaam couldn’t move his NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Oct 08, 2024
Balaam couldn’t move his NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Balaam couldn’t move his NYT for the October 08, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters
- Start with A and end with S.
- Possible solutions are ADS,AAS,ASS.
Answer
The answer to the Balaam couldn’t move his NYT crossword clue is "ASS."
The crossword clue "Balaam couldn’t move his" with the answer "ASS" refers to a well-known story from the Bible, specifically in the Book of Numbers, chapters 22-24. In this narrative, Balaam is a prophet who is summoned by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites.
As Balaam travels to meet Balak, his donkey (often referred to as an "ass") sees an angel of the Lord blocking their path and refuses to move forward. Balaam, unaware of the divine presence, strikes the donkey in frustration. This leads to the miraculous event where God enables the donkey to speak, questioning Balaam's actions.
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