Job 29:25

“I chose out their way, etc.] When his friends and neighbours came to him for advice in things civil, he marked out their way for them, directed what steps to take, what methods to pursue for their good; they desired him to choose for them, preferring his judgment to theirs, and were determined to abide by his choice of ways and means, and to follow his counsel; and in religious matters, he instructed them in their duty, both towards God and men, and proposed unto them what was most eligible, both with respect to doctrine and practice; and sat chief; in all their public assemblies; he presided in their councils and courts of judicature; and when met together for religious worship, he sat in…”

“I chose out their way--that is, I willingly went up to their assembly (from my country residence, Job 29:7). in the army--as a king supreme in the midst of his army. comforteth the mourners--Here again Job unconsciously foreshadows Jesus Christ (Isa 61:2-3). Job's afflictions, as those of Jesus Christ, were fitting him for the office hereafter (Isa 50:4; Heb 2:18). Next: Job Chapter 30”

“I chose out their way - That is, I became their guide and counsellor. Rosenmuller and Noyes explain this as meaning, “When I came among them;” that is, when I chose to go in their way, or in their midst. But the former interpretation better agrees with the Hebrew, and with the connection. Job is speaking of the honors shown to him, and one of the highest which he could receive was to be regarded as a leader, and to have such respect shown to his opinions that he was even allowed to select the way in which they should go; that is, that his counsel was implicitly followed. And sat chief - Hebrew “Sat head.” He was at the head of their assemblies. And dwelt as a king in the army - As a king,…”

“I chose - They sought to me for advice in all difficult cases, and I directed them what methods they should take. Sat - As a prince or judge, while they stood waiting for my counsel. A king - Whose presence puts life, and courage, into the whole army. As one - As I was ready to comfort any afflicted persons, so my consolations were always welcome to them. Next: Job Chapter 30”

“29:25 In the past, Job had comforted those who mourned (4:3-4). This verse is a prophetic mandate closely associated with the work of the Messiah (Isa 40:1; 61:1-3; Luke 4:18-19; cp. 2 Cor 1:3-4).”

“chose out: Gen 41:40; Jdg 11:8; Sa2 5:2; Ch1 13:1-4 dwelt: Gen 14:14-17; Deu 33:5 one that: Job 4:3, Job 4:4; Isa 35:3, Isa 35:4, Isa 61:1-3; Co2 1:3, Co2 1:4, Co2 7:5-7; Th1 3:2, Th1 3:3 Next: Job Chapter 30”