“The Angel of The LORD”
An Introduction of:

12 Encounters

12 notable encounters where individuals meet “the angel of the Lord”.

These references focus on clear, direct appearances of this specific figure, not just generic angels or “an angel of God.” The list is ordered by biblical chronology: Please Note: There’s a big difference between “an angel of the Lord” and the “Angel of the LORD.” 

1. Hagar (Genesis 16:7-13; 21:17-19): The angel of the Lord finds Hagar in the wilderness, promises her descendants through Ishmael, and later calls to her from heaven when she and her son are in distress26.
2. Abraham (Genesis 22:11-18): As Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, the angel of the Lord calls out to stop him and provides a ram as a substitute24.
3. Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:2): The angel of the Lord appears to Moses in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush (not directly cited in the search results, but widely recognized in the KJV text).
4. Balaam (Numbers 22:22-35): The angel of the Lord stands in the way of Balaam, causing his donkey to see and react to the presence, eventually making the donkey speak1.
5. Joshua (Joshua 5:13-15): The Captain of the Lord’s host appears to Joshua near Jericho, widely understood to be the angel of the Lord2.
6. Israelites at Bochim (Judges 2:1-5): The angel of the Lord comes up from Gilgal to Bochim and rebukes Israel for breaking God’s covenant (not directly cited, but part of the canonical list).
7. Gideon (Judges 6:11-24): The angel of the Lord appears to Gideon under an oak tree, commissions him to save Israel, and performs a sign by consuming an offering with fire3.
8. Manoah and his wife (parents of Samson) (Judges 13:3-21): The angel of the Lord appears to Manoah’s wife, announces Samson’s birth, and later ascends in the flame of the altar after speaking with Manoah16.
9. Elijah (1 Kings 19:5-7): The angel of the Lord touches Elijah, provides food and water, and strengthens him for his journey to Mount Horeb7.
10. David (1 Chronicles 21:15-30): The angel of the Lord stands by the threshing floor of Ornan (Araunah) during the plague on Israel (not directly cited in the results, but a standard reference).
11. Elisha and his servant (2 Kings 6:15-17): The angel of the Lord is associated with the invisible army of horses and chariots of fire protecting Elisha (the phrase “angel of the Lord” is not explicit, but contextually linked)5.
12. Psalm 34:7: The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them (a general reference, not a narrative encounter)5.

Key Notes:

• The phrase “the angel of the Lord” is most prominent in the Old Testament and often carries divine attributes, sometimes speaking as God Himself29.
• Some passages (such as Exodus 23:20 and others) mention “an angel” or “the angel of God,” which may or may not refer to the same figure and are sometimes treated differently in theological studies6.
• In the New Testament, “an angel of the Lord” appears (e.g., to Joseph, Zechariah, the women at Jesus’ tomb, Peter in prison), but the definite article and context differ from the Old Testament’s “the angel of the Lord” and are generally not considered the same unique being.

This list represents the major personal encounters with “the angel of the Lord” as presented in the KJV.