though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only their own souls by their righteousness,” says the Lord GOD.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. Job. He and Noe were dead, yet undoubtedly interceded for the people, or their names would not here be mentioned. Jeremiah 15:1. Worthington.—When God is resolved to treat all with rigour, he will save only the just. They shall not be able to protect even their children. But Jerusalem shall not experience such severity. verse 21. Calmet.—Noe could not avert the deluge, nor Job the death of his children, neither could Daniel rescue his people from captivity. Saint Jerome—The first denotes pastors, the second fathers of families, and Daniel such as live continent. Saint Augustine—All three had been very merciful. Saint John Chrysostom hom. xliii. 1. in Gen.—Job is placed for holy laymen, and Daniel for people of religious orders. Saint Gregory Mor. i. 13. Worthington.—Hence perhaps Job is placed last, though cotemporary with Moses, as most people suppose. He is not therefore a fabulous personage. Bible.