Job 12:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

He leadeth counsellers away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. He leadeth counsellors away spoiled - The events of war are also in his hand. It is he who gives victory; through him even the counsellors - the great men and chief men, are often led into captivity, and found among the spoils.

And maketh the judges fools - He infatuates the judges. Does this refer to the foolish conduct of some of the Israelitish judges, such as Samson?

Job 12:17

17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.