A new character, Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, is introduced, young and angry because Job justified himself rather than God and because the three friends found no answer. After waiting respectfully for his elders, Elihu declares that age does not guarantee wisdom; it is the spirit in man and God's breath that gives understanding.
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Characters in This Chapter
Job
Righteous man whose faith is tested through catastrophic suffering
Eliphaz
First friend who argues suffering results from sin
Bildad
Second friend who appeals to traditional wisdom about punishment
Zophar
Third friend who harshly accuses Job of hidden sin
Elihu
Young man who speaks last, emphasizing God's justice and discipline
Places in This Chapter
Position in Book
PrologueChapters 1-2
Dialogue with FriendsChapters 3-31
Elihu's SpeechesChapters 32-37
Young Elihu offers a different perspective, emphasizing God's sovereignty and discipline.
God SpeaksChapters 38-41
EpilogueChapters 42
Bible Bites
Job Has 42 Chapters of Testing
The book of Job contains exactly 42 chapters, ending with God restoring Job's fortunes after his lengthy trials. Job received twice what he had lost and lived 140 more years.
Job 42