Job
Generation 5 from Adam
Biography
A righteous and wealthy man from the land of Uz, Job experienced catastrophic loss when Satan was permitted to test his faithfulness to God. Despite losing his children, possessions, and health, and enduring the misguided counsel of his friends, Job maintained his integrity and faith. God ultimately vindicated Job, restored his fortunes doubly, and gave him a new family.
Job's story addresses the problem of suffering and demonstrates that righteousness is not always rewarded with prosperity in this life, yet faith in God's sovereignty remains essential. Job points forward to Christ, the ultimate innocent sufferer.
Life Events
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Described as blameless and upright
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Lost all his children and possessions
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Afflicted with painful sores
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Restoration and blessing
Age 140
Death after seeing four generations
Parents
Related Scriptures
"And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron."