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Job 1:14-17

14 a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby,

15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”

16 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, “The fire of God fell from the sky and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”

17 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and swept down on your camels and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”

Cross References for Job 1:14-17

1 Samuel 4:17 - The man who brought the news replied, “Israel fled before the Philistines, and the army has suf... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:17

2 Samuel 15:13 - David Flees A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:13 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:13

Jeremiah 51:31 - One courier follows another and messenger follows messenger to announce to the king of Babylon ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:31

Job 39:10 - Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he till the valleys behind you? Click to read the verse Job 39:10 Click to read the verse Job 39:10