Job 40:21
He lieth down under the lote-plants, In the covert of reeds, and in the fens.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
In Context
20For the mountains supply him with food, Where all the beasts of the field play.
22The lote-plants cover him with their shadow, And the willows of the brook compass him about.
Cross References
Isaiah 35:7The glowing sands shall become a pool, And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the habitation of jackals, where they lie, Shall be a place for reeds and rushes.
Matthew Henry on Job 40:16-24
Description of Behemoth. ( b. c. 1520.) 15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. 16 Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. 17 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. 18 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. 19 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him. 20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the… Read the whole commentary →