Job 1

Job and His Family in Uz

1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him.3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.4 And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.5 So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts. Thus Job did regularly.

Satan Attacks Jobs Character

6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.7 And the Lord said to Satan, From where do you come? So Satan answered the Lord and said, From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.8 Then the Lord said to Satan, Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?9 So Satan answered the Lord and said, Does Job fear God for nothing?10 Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.11 But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!12 And the Lord said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person. So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

Job Loses His Property and Children

13 Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brothers house;14 and a messenger came to Job and said, The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,15 when the Sabeans raided them and took them awayindeed they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!16 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell you!17 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels and took them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!18 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brothers house,19 and suddenly a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead; and I alone have escaped to tell you!20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.21 And he said: Naked I came from my mothers womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.22 In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.

JOB 1

Job and His Family

1 Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz.t He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.
2 Job had 7 sons and 3 daughters.

3 He owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 pair of oxen, 500 donkeys, and a large number of servants. He was the richest person in the East.
4 Job's sons took turns having feasts in their homes, and they always invited their three sisters to join in the eating and drinking.

5 After each feast, Job would send for his children and perform a ceremony, as a way of asking God to forgive them of any wrongs they may have done. He would get up early the next morning and offer a sacrifice for each of them, just in case they had sinned or silently cursed God.

Angels, the [Lord], //and Satan

7 the [Lord] asked, “Satan, where have you been?”
Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.”

8 Then the [Lord] asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.”
9  t “Why shouldn't he respect you?” Satan remarked. 10 “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere.

11 Try taking away everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face.”

12 The [Lord] replied, “All right, Satan, do what you want with anything that belongs to him, but don't harm Job.”
Then Satan left.

Job Loses Everything

15 a gang of Sabeanst attacked and stole the oxen and donkeys! Your other servants were killed, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you.”

16 That servant was still speaking, when a second one came running and said, “God sent down a fire that killed your sheep and your servants. I am the only one who escaped to tell you.”

17 Before that servant finished speaking, a third one raced up and said, “Three gangs of Chaldeanst attacked and stole your camels! All of your other servants were killed, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you.”
18 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,

19 when suddenly a windstorm from the desert blew the house down, crushing all of your children. I am the only one who escaped to tell you.”
20 When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God

21 t and said:
“We bring nothing at birth;
we take nothing
with us at death.
The [Lord] alone gives and takes.
Praise the name of the [Lord]!”
22 In spite of everything, Job did not sin or accuse God of doing wrong.