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17 While this messenger[a] was still speaking, another[b] came and announced, “The Chaldeans formed three companies, raided the camels, captured the servants, and killed them with swords. Only I alone escaped to tell you.”

18 While this messenger[c] was still speaking, another[d] came and announced, “Your children were celebrating[e] in their oldest[f] brother’s house 19 when a strong wind came straight out of the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people, and they died. I alone escaped to tell you!”

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Footnotes

  1. Job 1:17 The Heb. lacks messenger
  2. Job 1:17 Lit. this
  3. Job 1:18 The Heb. lacks messenger
  4. Job 1:18 Lit. this
  5. Job 1:18 Lit. eating and drinking wine
  6. Job 1:18 Lit. their firstborn