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Job 29:25

King James Version (KJV)

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Job 29:25

Verse 25 of 25

Scripture focus

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one [that] comforteth the mourners.

Job 29:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 29:25

Theological / Devotional

Chief. This verse seems to point out Job in his civil, administrative, and domestic life. As a magistrate, he chose the way, adjusted the differences, and sat chief. As an able administrator, he dwelt as a king over an army, preserving order and discipline. As a man, he endeavored to relieve and comfort his fellow men.

Why did Job endeavor so earnestly to vindicate himself? He had been charged with enormous guilt and hypocrisy. These charges could not go unchallenged. This recital of Job’s former happiness tended to emphasize, by contrast, the greatness of his misery.

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