16 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants, and [a]consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”

17 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels and took them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”

18 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, (A)“Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

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Footnotes

  1. Job 1:16 destroyed

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