Job 2:11

Translations

Modern

Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.

Traditional

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

Literal

And three friends of Job heard of all this evil that had come upon him, and they came, each man from his place—Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—and they met together to come to nod to him and to comfort him.

Latin

Igitur audientes tres amici Job omne malum quod accidisset ei, venerunt singuli de loco suo, Eliphaz Themanites, et Baldad Suhites, et Sophar Naamathites. Condixerant enim ut pariter venientes visitarent eum, et consolarentur.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.

Notes

Job 2:11

It might have taken several months for Job’s three friends to learn about his troubles (see study note on 6:14–27; see 7:3).
The text suggests that Job’s three friends were Edomites, a people known for their wisdom (Jeremiah 49:7; Obadiah 1:8).
Eliphaz the Temanite was probably a descendant of Esau’s grandson Teman (Genesis 36:10–11, 15). His land was in Edom (Ezekiel 25:13; Amos 1:11–12).
The "Bil-" part of the name "Bildad" would remind Hebrew readers of names like Bilhan, a descendant of Esau (Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42). The "-dad" part of the name would remind readers of names like Bedad, father of the Edomite king Hadad (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46).
Shuhite: No place named "Shuah" is known, but Abraham’s son "Shuah" was sent to “a land in the east” (Genesis 25:1, 6; 1 Chronicles 1:32).
The ancient Greek Old Testament (Septuagint) lists Zophar instead of "Zepho" as one of Esau’s grandsons (Genesis 36:11, 15; 1 Chronicles 1:36). A Naamathite might live in a town named "Naamah." But no such place is known. Two Old Testament women are named "Naamah," but neither is likely an ancestor of Zophar (Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 14:21).

Job 1:1–2:13

God and Satan agree to test Job, which causes his troubles and confirms his integrity (1:20–21; 2:10). None of the book's characters ever learn of this council in heaven.

Theme notes and profiles

Satan Counsel from Others

Events

Job's Trialc. 1650 BC

Related verses

Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Job 42:11
All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.
Job 6:14
A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Jeremiah 49:7
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?
Genesis 25:2
…and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
Job 19:21
Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.
Genesis 36:11
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
John 11:19
…and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
Genesis 37:35
All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.

People

Bildad: One of Job's three friends Eliphaz: A Temanite, one of Job's three friends Job: A righteous man who endured great suffering Naamathites: The people group of Zophar, Job's friend Shuhites: People group associated with Bildad, Job's friend Teman: Grandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clan Zophar: One of Job's three friends, the Naamathite

Glossary

Bildad Boil Book of Job Naamathite Shuah Shuhite Teman (Place) Zophar

Topics

Bildad: One of Job's Friends Compassion and Sympathy: Job's Friends Condolence: The Three Friends of, to Job Eliphaz: Friend of Job Friendship: Job and his Three |Friends| Job: A Man Who Lived in Uz: Visited by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar As Comforters Sympathy: General Scriptures Concerning Teman: Also Called Temani and Temanites: A People Supposed to be Descended from Teman, Son of Eliphaz The Edomites: Remarkable Persons of Eliphaz Zophar: One of Job's Three Friends

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