King James Bible
"And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee."
The messenger introduces the final catastrophe with dramatic urgency, describing a violent desert windstorm—likely a whirlwind common in the ancient Near East. This natural disaster represents the climactic blow in Satan's systematic destruction of Job's family and possessions. The wind strikes all four corners simultaneously, ensuring total structural collapse and leaving no escape route. Job's children, gathered for their eldest brother's feast, are all killed instantly in what appears to be a precisely targeted supernatural attack disguised as a natural phenomenon. The messenger's stark announcement confirms the complete loss of Job's children and emphasizes his role as sole survivor and witness. This formulaic ending mirrors the previous messengers' reports, creating a rhythmic pattern of devastation that builds to this ultimate tragedy.