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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Job 17 - Introduction

* Job appeals from man to God. (1-9) His hope is not in life, but in death. (10-16)

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2484. B.C. 1520._ Job still bemoans himself, Job 17:1. Encourages good men to hold on their way, Job 17:8; Job 17:9. Declares he looks for no ease but in the grave,...

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