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Job is saying, even if I had done these things you accuse me of,

you could still show me some pity.

I mean, I'm suffering here.

Indeed, that's exactly what he's asking for.

And incredibly, he then tells them that if you don't show me pity,

you people are all going to be judged for this.

Yeah. for this. I'm Dean Cullinate, and you're listening to Why They Did That,

a show that explores the motivations of

biblical characters and how their choices can guide yours.

Back on the show today is Dr. Carl Wilcox.

He's got his PhD in medievalist studies, which basically means he's an expert in medieval

history, literature, and philosophy. But his real love is the book of Job. Now this may seem

insignificant at first glance, but let me ask you, have you ever wondered why Job treats his second set of daughters better than his first?

Maybe you didn't even notice that in the first place,

but for Carl Wilcox, he's been grappling with this very question,

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