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.
When Job's three friends heard about all the terrible things that had happened to him, they each traveled from their own towns to see him. Their names were Eliphaz from Teman, Bildad from Shuah, and Zophar from Naamah. They had agreed to meet together so they could grieve with Job and comfort him.
Job's three friends heard about his suffering and made plans to travel together to comfort and support him in his grief.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Middle Eastern culture, it was considered a sacred duty to comfort those who were mourning, and friends would often travel great distances to be present during times of loss. The names and places mentioned suggest these were real people from different regions who knew Job well enough to coordinate their visit. This shows that Job was a well-respected man with friendships that extended across tribal and geographical boundaries.
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