Job 32:22
The Scripture
(22) For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of the people, who had been humbled by his loss, meets the prophet Eli and the priest, and the people gather to hear his counsel. The chapter shows the tension between divine justice and human suffering, as the king questions why God allows his wealth to be taken away, and it also reveals Eli’s role as a mediator between God and the people, offering comfort and reassurance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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