It took me just under 10 minutes to read this passage. Eliphaz rebukes Job again, but this time the attacks are directly at Job’s character. He bombards this weak man with questions, and drags Job’s spirits further down. Eliphaz probably justified his response by thinking he was defending God’s good nature. We know, from the first two chapter, the answer to some of Eliphaz’s condemning questions about Job; and Job knew the answers too. After a short, 6 verse, reply to his accuser, Job continues his plea to God. It seems like Job addresses Eliphaz in verses 10-12 in chapter 17, but then closes his remarks with a word to God; wishing for death to come. I have a hard time imagining myself as either Job or Eliphaz, yet I know that I have been both; a thought that brings no comfort. Why was God silent for so long? We know in the end that the Almighty spoke up in Job’s defense, and silenced all accusations for eternity. God is patient; seeking all to repent. (2 Peter 3:9)
Stuart
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