Job 42:11 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 42:11

Then came there unto him all his brethren ... - It seems remarkable that none of these friends came near to him during his afflictions, and especially that his “sisters” should not have been with him to sympathize with him. But it was one of the bitter sources of his affliction, and one of the grounds of his complaint, that in his trials his kindred stood aloof from him; so in Job 19:13-14, he says, “He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me. My... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 42:11

Job 42:11. Then came unto him all his brethren “The author here presents us with a striking view of human friendship. His brethren, who in the time of his affliction kept at a distance from him; his kins-folks, who ceased to know him; his familiar friends, who had forgotten him; and his acquaintance, who had made themselves perfect strangers to him; those, to whom he had shown kindness, and who yet had ungratefully neglected him; on the return of his prosperity, now come and condole with... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 42:7-17

God exalts Job (42:7-17)The three friends, in spite of the truths mixed in with their speeches, are now declared wrong. Job, in spite of his rash speech and irreverent protest, is now declared right. In accusing Job of great sin, the three friends had not spoken the truth, whereas Job, in claiming to be upright and not guilty of great sin, is now proved to be truthful. The friends’ theory that suffering is always the result of personal sin is proved wrong, whereas Job’s desire for a just God is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 42:11

evil = calamity. Hebrew. ra'a' . App-44 . Compare Isaiah 45:7 . every man. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 . piece = weight, as in Genesis 33:19 . The Septuagint reads "a lamb, and four drachms weight of gold, even of unstamped [gold]"; or, "a piece of gold stamped with a lamb. " every one. Hebrew. 'i s h . App-14 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Job 42:11

"Then there came unto him, all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one a ring of gold.""Concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him" (Job 42:11). One thing that is absolutely clear in the Book of Job is the fact that it was Satan, not... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Job 42:11

Job 42:11. Then came there unto him all his brethren, &c.— Job being restored to his former health and possessions, the author presents us with a striking view of human friendship. His brethren, who in the time of his affliction kept at a distance from him; his kinsfolks, who ceased to know him; his familiar friends, who had forgotten him; and his acquaintance, who had made themselves perfect strangers to him; those to whom he had shewn kindness, and who yet had ungratefully neglected him;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 42:11

11. It was Job's complaint in his misery that his "brethren," were "estranged" from him (Job 19:13); these now return with the return of his prosperity (Proverbs 14:20; Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 19:7); the true friend loveth at all times (Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 18:24). "Swallow friends leave in the winter and return with the spring" [HENRY]. eat bread—in token of friendship (Psalms 41:9). piece of money—Presents are usual in visiting a man of rank in the East, especially after a calamity (2... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 42:7-17

III. EPILOGUE 42:7-17The book closes as it opened, with a prose explanation by the inspired human writer. He gave us important information about Job’s friends (Job 42:7-9) and then Job’s fortunes (Job 42:10-17).". . . Satan and Job’s wife (who are prominent in the prologue as agents of evil who try to get Job to curse God) are intentionally omitted in the epilogue. This deliberate omission emphasizes a major teaching of the book, namely, that man’s relationship to God is not a ’give-and-get’... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 42:10-17

B. Job’s Fortune 42:10-17Notice that God began to prosper Job again after he interceded for his friends (Job 42:10), not just after he repented. His willingness to pray for his enemies showed the genuineness of the transformation that had taken place in his heart. He no longer felt antagonistic toward God but accepting of his enemies (cf. Matthew 6:15).The Lord increased all that Job possessed twofold (Job 42:10).ItemBeforeAfterTotalSheep7,0007,00014,000Camels3,0003,0006,000Yoke of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:7-17

The Epilogue7-17. These vv. describe the happy ending to Job’s trials and his restoration to prosperity. It is a sequel in full accord with the religious ideas of the Hebrews. With no clear idea of a future state, where compensation will be found for the ills of this world, long life and earthly happiness were regarded as the only evidence of God’s favour and approval. The feeling that the happy ending spoils the effect is modern, but incorrect. For it would have made a very bad impression on... read more