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Job

Facts:

Job was a man who is described in the Bible as blameless and righteous before God. He is best known for persevering in his faith in God through times of terrible suffering.

  • Job lived in the land of Uz, which was located somewhere east of the land of Canaan, possibly near the region of the Edomites.
  • It is thought that he lived during the time of Esau and Jacob because one of Job's friends was a "Temanite," which was a people group named after Esau's grandson.
  • The Old Testament book of Job tells about how Job and others responded to his suffering. It also gives God's viewpoint as the sovereign creator and ruler of the universe.
  • After all the disasters, God eventually healed Job and gave him more children and wealth.
  • The book of Job says that he was very old when he died.

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(See also: Abraham, Esau, flood, JacobNoah, people group)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H347, G2492