(1:10) and allowed Satan even greater access to assail his life. This divine permission gave Satan virtually unrestrained power to harm Job’s body. God’s only restriction was, “You must spare his life.” SUPPORTING IDEA: Struck by Satan, Job suffers the loss of his physical well-being, as he receives the foolish counsel of his wife and is approached by three friends who seek to comfort him. 2:7. Immediately, Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and descended