[b:c73151b0d3]SolaScriptura wrote:[/b:c73151b0d3]
Unlikely, The "cohorts of Rahab" are mentioned in the past tense... not future tense.

Or, God could have been looking back on Rahab's life from the future as if it already happened.

Its possible, but perhaps one of your two suggestions are closer to hitting the target.

Beyond tradition, is there any strong evidence to suggest that Job was actually the first book written?

Also, its interesting that the KJV translates Job 9:13 like this:

Job 9:13 If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.

I checked the NASB, RSV, and they NIV and they all mention Rahab. Any Hebrew scholars know why the KJV translates it differently?

[Edited on 1-20-2004 by blhowes]

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A reoccurring thought:

Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.