Job 1:6 (BSB)
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.
Commentary on Job 1:6
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Job 1:6-12: Job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved; but here we have a thick cloud gathering over his head, pregnant with a horrible tempest.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Job 1:6: Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord,.... This is generally understood of the angels, as in Job 38:7 who may be thought to be so called, because of their creation by the father of spirits, and their likeness to God in holiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and being affectionate and obedient to him; as also on...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Job 1:6-12: SATAN, APPEARING BEFORE GOD, FALSELY ACCUSES JOB. (Job 1:6-12) sons of God--angels (Job 38:7; Kg1 22:19). They present themselves to render account of their "ministry" in other parts of the universe (Heb 1:14). the Lord--Hebrew, JEHOVAH, the self-existing God, faithful to His promises. God says (Exo 6:3) that He was not known to the patriarchs by this name.
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Job 1:6: Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. (k) Meaning the angels, who are called the sons of God because they are willing to execute his will.