Rabbenu Bachya will now explain why GD at times allows the wicked to prosper.
1. On account of a previous good deeds that H'shem wants to give him his reward in this world and not Olam Habba.
2. The wicked have it as a deposit until they have a righteous son who will inherit it.
3. His wealth may actual lead to his death or downfall
4. It could be that H'shem is being patient with him knowing that he in the end will do Teshuvah and will then be worthy of it.
5. It could be Zechut Avot, as a payment for how righteous his father was.
6. It is a test for those who question the ways of H'shem if they see wicked prosper and righteous suffer do they leave H'shem and run in the direction of the wicked? Those that do not fall into this trap will be rewarded by H'shem
pg 391 and 393
1. On account of a previous good deeds that H'shem wants to give him his reward in this world and not Olam Habba.
2. The wicked have it as a deposit until they have a righteous son who will inherit it.
3. His wealth may actual lead to his death or downfall
4. It could be that H'shem is being patient with him knowing that he in the end will do Teshuvah and will then be worthy of it.
5. It could be Zechut Avot, as a payment for how righteous his father was.
6. It is a test for those who question the ways of H'shem if they see wicked prosper and righteous suffer do they leave H'shem and run in the direction of the wicked? Those that do not fall into this trap will be rewarded by H'shem
pg 391 and 393
