And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
The Sabeans attacked us and stole all the animals. They killed all your servants with swords, and I'm the only one who escaped alive to bring you this news.
This verse describes a servant reporting to Job that raiders attacked, killed his workers, and stole his livestock, leaving only one survivor to tell the terrible news.
📚 Historical Context
The Sabeans were a nomadic trading people from southern Arabia known for raiding settlements and caravans. This attack on Job's livestock and servants was part of a series of disasters that befell Job, testing his faith. In ancient times, such raids were common threats to wealthy landowners, and losing livestock meant losing one's primary source of wealth and livelihood.
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