If he fell asleep in death and was buried, he would rest till the “heaven” or superhuman forces now controlling mankind had passed. Their passing will allow for the start of a wonderful transformation of earthly conditions here below. Hence, Job prayed to Jehovah God:

20. According to Job 14:12-15, for what did Job pray to God?

²⁰ “Man also has to lie down and does not get up. . . . they will not wake up, nor will they be aroused from their sleep.

Job 14:12