KJV ORIGINAL
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, 'Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine at their oldest brother's house:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes another messenger arriving to deliver more devastating news to Job about his children.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the catastrophic day when Job lost everything. According to the narrative, Satan had been given permission to test Job's faith by taking away his wealth, livestock, and family. Multiple messengers arrived in rapid succession, each bringing news of different disasters that had befallen Job's household and possessions.
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