# 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 some time 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.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [abraham](../other/abraham.md), [esau](../other/esau.md), [flood](../other/flood.md), [jacob](../other/jacob.md)[noah](../other/noah.md), [peoplegroup](../other/peoplegroup.md) )

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezekiel 14:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/14/12)
* [James 05:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/05/09)
* [Job 01:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/01/01)
* [Job 03:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/03/04)