Book of Job Characters

The book’s central character, Job, is a wealthy man who lives in the eastern land of Uz with his wife and 10 children, many servants, and huge livestock herds. He has a reputation for being… read analysis of Job

Throughout the book, God is sometimes referred to as “the LORD” or “the Almighty.” The Israelites’ omnipotent deity, God has power and control over Satan—for instance, Satan can only cause harm when and where… read analysis of God

Satan is a spiritual being who has the ability to affect human lives, often for harm, though he is ultimately subservient to God. Though the book is vague as to Satan’s precise nature and… read analysis of Satan

Eliphaz is Job’s friend who, with Bildad and Zophar, visits Job with the alleged intention of comforting him in his suffering. The book gives no further details about Eliphaz, and the three companions… read analysis of Eliphaz the Temanite

Zophar is Job’s friend who, with Eliphaz and Bildad, visits Job with the alleged intention of comforting him in his suffering. The book gives no further details about Zophar, and the three companions… read analysis of Zophar the Naamathite

Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, mysteriously appears after Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar quit arguing with Job. Elihu is angry—both at Job for insisting upon his own righteousness, and at Job’s… read analysis of Elihu