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So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did what Yahweh commanded them, and Yahweh accepted Job.
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Humility Precedes Peace
Commentators note that Job's friends immediately and obediently followed God's command. Instead of continuing to argue, they humbled themselves, offered the prescribed sacrifice, and sought Job's prayer. Matthew Henry points out that this demonstrates how reconciliation with God and others often requires setting aside pride and following God's specific, sometimes humbling, instructions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord also accepted Job—the marginal note, as in Job 42:8, is “the face of.” The meaning is that He accepted his prayers and offerings on…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, [and] Zophar the Naamathite, went Ha…
After the Lord had convinced and humbled Job, and brought him to repentance, He acknowledged him, comforted him, and bestowed honor upon him. The d…
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13th Century
Catholic
After God had rebuked both Elihu and Job in His discourse (Job 38:2–3), He then rebuked Job’s friends, especially Eliphaz. It is clear …