They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.
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.
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
In the Book of Job, Bildad, one of Job's friends, is delivering a speech to explain why he believes Job is suffering, arguing that the wicked face terrible consequences. This verse describes the shocking end of a wicked person, where future generations are astonished and past ones were terrified, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern view that sin leads to public disgrace. It fits into the larger narrative of Job, which wrestles with themes of suffering and divine justice amid personal trials.
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