The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
Study Helps
Interpretation
In his prosperity Job formed great expectations from his friends, but now was disappointed. This he compares to the failing of brooks in summer.
Glossary
- Sheba Place
- (1. ) One of the sons of Cush ( Gen. 10:7 ). (2. ) The name of a country and nation ( Isa. 43:3 ; 45:14 ) mentioned along with Egypt and Ethiopia, and therefore probably in north-eastern Africa. The ancient name of Meroe. Modern identification: Sheba.
- Tema Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tayma.