American Standard Version
Job 29:25
25I chose out their way, and sataschief,And dwelt as a king in the army,As one that comforteth the mourners.
Job 29:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
- New International Version (NIV)I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I chose the way for them, and sat as chief; So I dwelt as a king in the army, As one who comforts mourners.
Context of Job 29:25
23And they waited for me as for the rain; And they opened their mouth wideasfor the latter rain. 24I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down. I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.
Read all of Job 29Job 29:25 word by word
אֶֽבֲחַ֣ר דַּרְכָּם֮ וְאֵשֵׁ֪ב רֹ֥אשׁ וְ֭אֶשְׁכּוֹן כְּמֶ֣לֶךְ בַּגְּד֑וּד כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר אֲבֵלִ֣ים יְנַחֵֽם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Job 29:25
- Genesis 41:40thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
- Judges 11:8And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore are we turned again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight with the children of Ammon; and thou shalt be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
- 2 Samuel 5:2In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah said to thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.
- 1 Chronicles 13:1And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.
- Genesis 14:14And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued as far as Dan.
- Deuteronomy 33:5And he was king in Jeshurun, When the heads of the people were gathered, All the tribes of Israel together.
- Job 4:3Behold, thou hast instructed many, And thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
- Isaiah 35:3Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
- Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
- 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
- 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, butwe wereafflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
Commentaries on Job 29:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25I chose out their way, and sat chief - as a king in the army - I cannot see, with some learned men, that our version of the original is wrong. I have not seen it mended, and I am sure I cannot improve it. The whole verse seems to me to point out Job in his civil, military, and domestic life. As supreme magistrate he chose out their way, adjusted their differences, and sat chief, presiding in all their civil assemblies. As captain general he dwelt as a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25In the past, Job was a comforter of the mourners (4:3–4). This verse is a prophetic command closely linked to the work of the Christ (Isaiah 40:1; 61:1–3; Luke 4:18–19; see also 2 Corinthians 1:3–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. I chose out their way--that is, I willingly went up to their assembly (from my country residence, Job 29:7). in the army--as a king supreme in the midst of his army. comforteth the mourners--Here again Job unconsciously foreshadows Jesus Christ (Is 61:2, 3). Job's afflictions, as those of Jesus Christ, were fitting him for the office hereafter (Is 50:4; He 2:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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