Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 29:3

3. When his Candle shined upon my head , and when by his light I walked through darkness .

i. e. His Favour and Blessing, oft signified by the name light, as his displeasure, and a state of affliction is frequently called darkness.

Or, over my bead, to comfort and direct me. The ground of the Expression is this, that lights used to be carried and set on high, that men may make the better use of them, as the Sun for that end was placed above us.

I passed safely through many difficulties, and dangers, and common calamities, which befell others who lived round about me, and overcame those troubles which fell upon my self.

Marginal references: Or, [illegible: 1 word].