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

Other Translations of Job 1:15

King James Version

15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

English Standard Version

15 and the Sabeans fell upon them and took them and struck down the servantsHebrew the young men; also verses 16, 17 with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

The Message

15 when Sabeans attacked. They stole the animals and killed the field hands. I'm the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened."

New King James Version

15 when the Sabeans Literally Sheba (compare Job 6:19) raided them and took them away--indeed they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"

New Living Translation

15 when the Sabeans raided us. They stole all the animals and killed all the farmhands. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 1:15

Commentary on Job 1:13-19

(Read Job 1:13-19)

Satan brought Job's troubles upon him on the day that his children began their course of feasting. The troubles all came upon Job at once; while one messenger of evil tidings was speaking, another followed. His dearest and most valuable possessions were his ten children; news is brought him that they are killed. They were taken away when he had most need of them to comfort him under other losses. In God only have we a help present at all times.