Elihu's Journey Map

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Elihu's Journey Map

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Elihu becomes angry
Job 32:2

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. {himself: Heb. his soul}

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Elihu

Elihu was a young man who spoke after Job's three friends. Angry that Job justified himself rather than God, and that the friends condemned Job without answering him, Elihu emphasized God's sovereignty and the teaching purpose of suffering. His speeches prepared for God's appearance.

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Journey Timeline

  1. WaitingPatriarchal Era

    Land of Uz

    Elihu listens to the entire debate between Job and his three friends.

    JOB 32:4

  2. Speaks UpPatriarchal Era

    Land of Uz

    Elihu, angry at both Job and the friends, finally speaks.

    JOB 32:1-5

  3. First SpeechPatriarchal Era

    Land of Uz

    Elihu argues God speaks through suffering and dreams.

    JOB 33

  4. Further SpeechesPatriarchal Era

    Land of Uz

    Elihu continues defending God's justice and power.

    JOB 34-37

  5. God SpeaksPatriarchal Era

    Land of Uz

    God speaks from the whirlwind immediately after Elihu finishes.

    JOB 38:1

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