Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 23:3

3. O that I knew where I might find him ▪ that I might come even to his seat .

To wit, God, as his Friends well knew, and the thing it self sheweth: Thou bidst me acquaint my self with him, Chapter 22. 21. I desire nothing more than his acquaintance and presence; but alas he hides his Face from me that I cannot see him, nor come near him.

i. e. To his Throne or Judgment-seat to plead my Cause before him, as it here follows Verse 4. not upon terms of strict justice, but upon those terms of grace and mercy upon which God is pleased to deal with his sinful Creatures: See before Chapter 9. 34, 35. & 16. 21. & 17. 3. And this my confidence may be some evidence that I am not such a gross Hypocrite as you imagine me to be.

Marginal references: Ch. 13. 3.