Again there was a daywhen the sonsof Godcameto presentthemselves beforethe LORD,and Satanalsocameamongthem to presenthimself beforethe LORD.
Micaiah said,"Therefore,hearthe wordof the LORD.I sawthe LORDsittingon His throne,and allthe hostof heavenstandingby Him on His rightand on His left.
Now there was a daywhen the sonsof Godcameto presentthemselves beforethe LORD,and Satanalsocameamongthem.
The LORDsaidto Satan,"Have you consideredMy servantJob?For thereis noonelikehim on the earth,a blamelessand uprightman,fearingGodand turningawayfrom evil."
The LORDsaidto Satan,"Wherehave you comefrom?" Then Satanansweredthe LORDand said,"From roamingabouton the earthand walkingaroundon it."
When the morningstarssangtogetherAnd allthe sonsof Godshoutedfor joy?
The angelansweredand saidto him, "I amGabriel,who standsin the presenceof God,and I have been sentto speakto you and to bringyou thisgood news.
"Simon,Simon,behold,Satanhasdemanded[permission] to siftyou likewheat;
Are they not allministeringspirits,sentout to render servicefor the sakeof thosewho willinheritsalvation?
