Job's Daughters
At the conclusion of the book of Job, God blesses him even more then before. One of the blessings mentioned is that Job has ten children. Seven are sons and three are daughters.
What is interesting is that in an age when sons are revered and daughters are essentially ignored, righteous Job elevates his daughters.
It is Job's daughters who are mentioned by name, not his sons.
Additionally, Job grants his daughters an inheritance, along with their brothers.
This is a counter-cultural move — and one that I think pleases God greatly.
May we do the same.
[Job 42:12-15]
What is interesting is that in an age when sons are revered and daughters are essentially ignored, righteous Job elevates his daughters.
It is Job's daughters who are mentioned by name, not his sons.
Additionally, Job grants his daughters an inheritance, along with their brothers.
This is a counter-cultural move — and one that I think pleases God greatly.
May we do the same.
[Job 42:12-15]
Posted by Peter DeHaan at 5/19/2011 6:24 AM 
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Categories: reflections
Tags: Job author Peter DeHaan the Bible blog Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan blog postmodern biblical spirituality Bible meditations Bible information
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