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A Blessed & Full Life
Commentators see Job's death as "old and full of days" as the final sign of God's favor and restoration. After immense suffering, his life concluded in peace, prosperity, and satisfaction. As Matthew Henry notes, the last days of a good person can be their best, a testament to God's ultimate faithfulness and an encouragement for those enduring trials.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 42:17
18th Century
Theologian
So Job died, being old and full of days – having filled up the ordinary term of human life at that period of the world. He reached an honore…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 42:17
19th Century
Bishop
So Job died, being old and full of days. —Such is the conclusion of this mysterious book, which deals with the greatest p…
John Gill
On Job 42:17
17th Century
Pastor
So Job died. As every man does, though he lived so long, and as Methuselah the oldest man did (Genesis 5:27);…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 42:10–17
17th Century
Minister
In the beginning of this book, we had Job's patience under his troubles as an example; here, for our encouragement to follow that example, we have …