the sons of God] The angels, Job 38:7. Luke 20. 36. They are Gods children by creation according to Gods image, as Adam was, Luke 3. 38. before the Lord] Because our infirmity cannot comprehend God in his Majestie, he is set forth unto us as a king, that our capacity may be able to understand that which is spoken of him. And his angels are likened to great officers, that at certain times appear before kings, to give an account of their imployment, 1 Kings 22:19. and Satan] Heb. the adversary. As he is an adversary, which his name here signifies; so also he is the accuser of the brethren, Revelation 12:10. He presents himself impudently, not called, that he may get a commission to hurt Gods people, 1 Kings 22:21. among them] Heb. in the midst of them.