King James Bible
"And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:"
This phrase marks a pivotal transition in Job's narrative, shifting from the heavenly council to earthly events. The seemingly ordinary opening heightens the dramatic irony, as readers know Satan has just received permission to test Job. The children's feasting reflects the family's prosperity and regular practice of gathering for meals, as mentioned earlier in Job 1:4. This detail emphasizes their carefree enjoyment, unaware of the catastrophe about to unfold. The location at the firstborn's home may indicate his role as family leader or simply follow the rotation of hosting duties. This specific detail will later underscore the totality of Job's loss when all his children perish in one place.