There were born to him seven sons and three daughters.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 tri…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Seven sons and three daughters. —The same number was restored to him after his probation (Job 42:13).

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.

Job was highly favoured in having such a family of sons and daughters.<…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there were born unto him
By his wife, in lawful wedlock, who was now living, and after mentioned:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job was prosperous, and yet pious. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. By God's gr…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

As was stated in the Prologue, the entire purpose of this book is to show how human affairs are governed by divine providence. A history is present…

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