Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series feature: ? A fresh translation of the Hebrew text ? Incisive comments based on the author's translation ? Linguistic, historical, and canonical insights ? Concluding reflections ? Footnotes addressing technical matters Pastors, teachers, and all serious students of the Bible will find here an accessible commentary that will serve as an excellent resource for their study.