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Job 2:11 Cross-References

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Job's Three Friends Arrive

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.

Job 2:11 (KJV)

Historical Context for Job 2:11

People Mentioned

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Joba blameless, upright, G-d fearing man in the land of Uz (JOB 1:1)
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Eliphazthe Temanite, friend of Job (JOB 2:11)
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Bildadthe Shuhite, friend of Job (JOB 2:11)
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Zopharthe Naamathite, friend of Job (JOB 2:11)

Commentary on Job 2:11

Job's three friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar—hear of his calamities and come 'to mourn with him and to comfort him.' Their names and origins suggest they represent the wisdom traditions of the wider Ancient Near East. Their initial motivation appears righteous: covenant friendship demands presence in suffering. This sets up the tragedy that follows—good intentions without divine wisdom produce false comfort that 'makes the heart sick' (Proverbs 13:12).

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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