Elihu

Gender: Male

Years: -1520 - -1520

Dictionary Text: “The son of Barachel, a Buzite”, one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue -37.

Disambiguation Notes: Elihu (Friend of Job)

Family Members

• Father: Barachel

Verses

• Job 35:1: Elihu spake moreover, and said,
• Job 32:6: And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
• Job 32:5: When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
• 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.
• Job 36:1: Elihu also proceeded, and said,
• Job 32:4: Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
• Job 34:1: Furthermore Elihu answered and said,