Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, New Living Translation While he was still speaking, another messenger arrived with this news: “Your sons and daughters were feasting in their oldest brother’s home. English Standard Version While he was yet speaking, there came another and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Berean Standard Bible While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Berean Literal Bible Still this one was speaking, when this one came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their brother, the firstborn, King James Bible While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: New King James Version While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, New American Standard Bible While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, NASB 1995 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, NASB 1977 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Legacy Standard Bible While this one was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their brother, the firstborn, Amplified Bible While he was still speaking, another [messenger] also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Berean Annotated Bible While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Christian Standard Bible He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house. American Standard Version While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house; Contemporary English Version That servant was still speaking, when a fourth one dashed up and said, "Your children were having a feast and drinking wine at the home of your oldest son, English Revised Version While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: GOD'S WORD® Translation While he was still speaking, another [messenger] came and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine at their oldest brother's home Good News Translation Before he had finished speaking, another servant came and said, "Your children were having a feast at the home of your oldest son, International Standard Version While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "Your children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house NET Bible While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, New Heart English Bible While he was still speaking, there came also another, and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house, Webster's Bible Translation While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhile he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, World English Bible While he was still speaking, there came also another, and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhile this [one] is speaking another has also come and says, “Your sons and your daughters are eating, and drinking wine, in the house of their brother, the firstborn. Berean Literal Bible Still this one was speaking, when this one came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their brother, the firstborn, Young's Literal Translation While this one is speaking another also hath come and saith, 'Thy sons and thy daughters are eating, and drinking wine, in the house of their brother, the first-born. Smith's Literal Translation This yet speaking, and this came, and he will say, Thy sons and thy daughters Were eating and drinking wine in the house of their brother, the first-born: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was yet speaking, and behold another came in, and said: Thy sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their elder brother: Catholic Public Domain Version He was still speaking, and behold, another entered, and he said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine in the house of their first-born brother, New American Bible He was still speaking when another came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their eldest brother, New Revised Standard Version While he was still speaking, another came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhile he was yet speaking, there came another, and said to him, Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And while he was speaking, another came and said to him: “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking in their eldest brother’s house OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said: 'Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house; Brenton Septuagint Translation While he is yet speaking, another messenger comes, saying to Job, While thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking with their elder brother, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Loses His Children and Possessions…17While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 18While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 19when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”… Cross References While he was still speaking, Mark 5:35 While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” another messenger came and reported: 1 Samuel 4:17 The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” 2 Samuel 1:3-4 “Where have you come from?” David asked. “I have escaped from the Israelite camp,” he replied. / “What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” 2 Samuel 18:31-32 Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king hear the good news: Today the LORD has avenged you of all who rose up against you!” / The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.” “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine 1 Samuel 25:36-37 When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light. / In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him, and he became like a stone. Luke 17:27 People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. Genesis 19:33-35 So that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the firstborn went in and slept with her father; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. / The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” / So again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. in their oldest brother’s house,” Luke 15:25-32 Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing. / So he called one of the servants and asked what was going on. / ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’ … 1 Kings 1:9-10 And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. 2 Samuel 13:28-29 Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. Job 42:10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. Job 42:12-13 So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. / And he also had seven sons and three daughters. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 91:10 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. Treasury of Scripture While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house: there came. Job 6:2,3 Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! … Job 16:14 He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant. Job 19:9,10 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head… Thy sons. Job 1:4,13 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them… Job 8:4 If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression; Job 27:14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. eating. 2 Samuel 13:28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. Jump to Previous Brother's Daughters Drinking Eating Eldest Feasting Firstborn First-Born House Messenger Oldest Speaking Talking Together WineJump to Next Brother's Daughters Drinking Eating Eldest Feasting Firstborn First-Born House Messenger Oldest Speaking Talking Together WineJob 1 1. The holiness, riches, and reverent care of Job for his children.6. Satan, appearing before God, obtains leave to afflict Job. 13. Understanding of the loss of his children and goods, in his mourning Job blesses God. While he was still speaking This phrase highlights the rapid succession of calamities that befall Job, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of his trials. The immediacy of the events suggests a supernatural orchestration, as Satan is testing Job's faithfulness to God. This relentless sequence of disasters is a key element in the narrative, underscoring the theme of suffering and endurance. another messenger came and reported Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job. 2. Job's Sons and Daughters Job had seven sons and three daughters who were gathered at the oldest brother's house during the event described. 3. The Oldest Brother's House The location where Job's children were feasting, which becomes the setting for the calamity that befalls them. 4. The Messenger One of the servants who comes to Job to deliver the tragic news about his children. 5. The Event The calamity that strikes Job's family, part of a series of tests allowed by God to prove Job's faithfulness. Teaching Points The Unpredictability of LifeLife can change in an instant, and we must be prepared spiritually for unexpected trials. The Importance of Faith Job's account encourages believers to maintain their faith in God, even when faced with severe trials and losses. Community and Family The gathering of Job's children highlights the importance of family and community, even as it underscores the potential for shared suffering. God's Sovereignty This passage reminds us of God's ultimate control over the events in our lives, even when we do not understand His purposes. The Role of Messengers The messenger's role in delivering news, whether good or bad, is a reminder of how we communicate and support each other in times of crisis. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 1:18?2. How does Job 1:18 illustrate the suddenness of life's trials and losses? 3. What can we learn about faithfulness from Job's response to his suffering? 4. How does Job 1:18 connect to James 1:2-4 on facing trials? 5. How can we prepare spiritually for unexpected challenges like those in Job 1:18? 6. What role does community play when facing tragedies as seen in Job 1:18? 7. How does Job 1:18 challenge the concept of divine protection for the righteous? 8. Why does God allow suffering, as seen in Job 1:18? 9. What does Job 1:18 reveal about the nature of evil and its impact on believers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 1? 11. Job 1:18–19 – Why would God permit the deaths of Job’s children if they were not the ones being tested? 12. Who are the sons of God in the Bible? 13. In Job 6:8–9, why would Job, a faithful man, wish for God to grant him death, and does this contradict other biblical teachings on life’s sanctity? 14. How do natural and moral evils differ? What Does Job 1:18 Mean While he was still speakingThe calamities that sweep over Job land in an almost breathless sequence. One servant hasn’t even finished his tragic news before the next catastrophe arrives. • Scripture underscores how suffering can pile up without pause (Job 1:16-17). • This phrase highlights the utter helplessness of human control—echoing Proverbs 27:1, “Do not boast about tomorrow.” • For the believer, it also magnifies the steadfastness of God, who remains unchanged even when circumstances spiral (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). another messenger came and reported Job is now three messengers deep, each bearing worse news than the last (Job 1:14-17). • Evil and disaster have multiple avenues of approach: human violence, natural forces, and now personal tragedy—mirroring Satan’s multifaceted attacks (Job 1:12; 1 Peter 5:8). • God allows the messenger system so the record of Job’s trials is public and verifiable (2 Corinthians 13:1). "Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine" The children are doing exactly what verse 4 described—celebrating family togetherness. • Scripture never condemns them; the emphasis is on their normal, joyful fellowship (Ecclesiastes 3:13). • Their feast contrasts sharply with the looming disaster, reminding us that life’s moments of peace can be suddenly interrupted (Luke 12:19-20). • Job’s earlier sacrifices for his children (Job 1:5) show a father’s faithfulness; God’s sovereignty, not parental failure, lies behind what follows (Psalm 103:13-14). in their oldest brother’s house The detail reinforces both unity and vulnerability. • The eldest brother’s home likely served as the family’s central gathering place (Genesis 43:33). • By naming the location, Scripture prepares us for the single, devastating blow that will strike all ten children at once (Job 1:19). • It also underscores Satan’s intent to maximize emotional impact—targeting the very heart of Job’s joy (John 10:10). summary Job 1:18 captures the relentless rhythm of suffering descending on a righteous man. One messenger overlaps another, revealing how quickly life can change. Job’s children, innocently enjoying family fellowship in their oldest brother’s house, become the focal point of Satan’s assault—permitted by God yet never outside His control. The verse teaches us that calamity may come suddenly, but the Lord who oversees every messenger remains constant, faithful, and worthy of trust. (18) Thy sons and thy daughters.--See Job 1:13. The marvellous accumulation of disasters points us to the conclusion that it was the distinct work of Satan, according to the permission given him (Job 1:12), and consequently supernatural.Verse 18. - While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said (see the comment on ver. 16), Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house (comp. ver. 13). It is a common proverb that "misfortunes never come singly." Shakespeare says they "come not single foes, but in battalions." Still, so overwhelming a series of calamities falling upon a single individual all in one day could not but strike those who heard of them as abnormal, and almost certainly supernatural. So Job's friends concluded (Job 5:17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whileעַ֚ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while he זֶ֣ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that was still speaking, מְדַבֵּ֔ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue another messenger וְזֶ֖ה (wə·zeh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that came בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and reported: וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Your sons בָּנֶ֨יךָ (bā·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and daughters וּבְנוֹתֶ֤יךָ (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter were eating אֹֽכְלִים֙ (’ō·ḵə·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat and drinking וְשֹׁתִ֣ים (wə·šō·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8354: To imbibe wine יַ֔יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication in their oldest הַבְּכֽוֹר׃ (hab·bə·ḵō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief brother’s אֲחִיהֶ֥ם (’ă·ḥî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) house, בְּבֵ֖ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house Links Job 1:18 NIVJob 1:18 NLT Job 1:18 ESV Job 1:18 NASB Job 1:18 KJV Job 1:18 BibleApps.com Job 1:18 Biblia Paralela Job 1:18 Chinese Bible Job 1:18 French Bible Job 1:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 1:18 While he was still speaking there came (Jb) |
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