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God's Sovereign Court
Commentators explain this scene as a "heavenly courtroom" where spiritual beings report to God. It is described in human terms, much like a king's court, to teach a profound truth: God is the ultimate sovereign ruler over all creation, and even celestial beings, including Satan, are accountable to Him and operate only by His permission.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 1:6
18th Century
Theologian
Now there was a day - Dr. Good translates this as, “And the day came.” Tindal translates it: “Now upon a time.” The Chaldee paraphrasist has…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
Sons of God. Compare Job 38:7, Genesis 6:2; Genesis 6:4; and for the sense, compare [Reference 1 Kings 22:19…
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 1:6
19th Century
Preacher
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Angels and all…
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John Gill
On Job 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present
themselves before the Lord
T…
Matthew Henry
On Job 1:6–12
17th Century
Minister
Job's afflictions began from the malice of Satan, by the Lord's permission, for wise and holy purposes. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of God a…