Albert Barnes Commentary Job 1:2

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 1:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Job 1:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters." — Job 1:2 (ASV)

And there were born to him seven sons and three daughters - The same number was given to him again after these were lost, and his severe trials had been endured; see (Job 42:13). Of his second family the names of the daughters are mentioned (Job 42:14). Of his first, it is remarkable that neither the names of his wife, his sons nor his daughters are recorded. The Chaldee, however, on what authority is unknown, says that the name of his wife was דינה dı̂ynâh — (Job 2:9).