Job 1:14
“The day of trial is chosen by the devil in order that he may now overwhelm the holy Job with the variety of damages and afflictions. For previously, after offering the sacrifices, by having his meals in the circle of his children, Job could be safe in God's protection. It was not without meaning that on the day of the…”
Source: Septuagint
14And, behold, there came a messenger to Job, and said to him, The yokes of oxen were plowing, And the she-asses were feeding near them;
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12Then the Lord said to the devil, Behold, I give into thy hand all that he has, But touch not him. So the devil went out from the presence of the Lord.
13And it came to pass on a certain day, That Job’s sons and his daughters Were drinking wine in the house of their elder brother.
— Job 1:14 —
15And the spoilers came and took them for a prey, And slew the servants with the sword; And I having escaped alone am come to tell thee.
16While he was yet speaking, there came another messenger, and said to Job, Fire has fallen from heaven, and burned up the sheep, and devoured the shepherds likewise; And I having escaped alone am come to tell thee.