Job 18:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People who come after him will be shocked and amazed at what happened to him, just as those who lived before were terrified by it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that the downfall of a wicked person will be so dramatic that it will amaze future generations and terrify those who witnessed it.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Bildad's second speech to Job, where he's describing the fate of the wicked. Bildad is one of Job's three friends who mistakenly believe Job's suffering must be punishment for sin. In ancient times, people often viewed dramatic reversals of fortune as divine judgment that would be remembered and talked about for generations.

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