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Balaam's Donkey Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Balaam's Donkey word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Numbers 22:21–35
Bible story: Balaam's Donkey

Use this word search after you teach Balaam's Donkey (Numbers 22:21–35).

The story: Balaam rose up in the morning, saddled his ass (a donkey) and went with the princes of Moab, and God's anger was kindled because he went. The angel of the LORD stood in the way with his sword drawn, and three times the ass saw the angel and turned aside, and three times Balaam smote her. Then "the LORD opened the mouth of the ass," and she said, "What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?" Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam; he saw the angel, bowed down his head, and said, "I have sinned," and the angel told him to speak "only the word that I shall speak unto thee."

Talk about it: Big idea: Listen to God, Owning up when we are wrong, God can use anything. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Balaam rose up in the morning, saddled his ass (a donkey) and went with the princes of Moab, and God's anger was kindled because he went. The angel of the LORD stood in the way with his sword drawn, and three times the ass saw the angel and turned aside, and three times Balaam smote her. Then "the LORD opened the mouth of the ass," and she said, "What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?" Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam; he saw the angel, bowed down his head, and said, "I have sinned," and the angel told him to speak "only the word that I shall speak unto thee." Read the whole story in Numbers 22:21–35 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak." (Numbers 22:35, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Balaam, Angel, Sword, Wall, Staff and Moab.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Balaam, Saddled, Angel, Sword, Wall, Staff, Moab, Princes, Vineyards and Servants.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Balaam, Saddled, Angel, Sword, Wall, Staff, Moab, Princes, Vineyards, Servants, Morning, Field, Narrow, Mouth, Mocked and Balak.

The words come from the story in Numbers 22:21–35 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

More for Balaam's Donkey: crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Balaam's Donkey word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Balaam's Donkey word search?

The easy level has Balaam, Angel, Sword, Wall, Staff and Moab. The medium and hard levels add more words from Numbers 22:21–35 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.