Job 2:11

Easy To Read Version

Three of Job’s friends were Eliphaz from Teman, Bildad from Shuah, and Zophar from Naamah. These three friends heard about all the bad things that happened to Job. These three friends left their homes and met together. They agreed to go and show sympathy to Job and to comfort him.

Cross References

Genesis 25:2

Keturah gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Genesis 36:11

Eliphaz had five sons: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:15

These are the family groups [218] that came from Esau (Edom):

Genesis 36:34

When Jobab died, Husham ruled. Husham was from the land of the Temanite people.

Genesis 37:35

All of Jacob’s sons and daughters tried to comfort him. But Jacob was never comforted. Jacob said, “I will be sorry for my son until the day I die.” [227] So Jacob continued to be sad for his son Joseph.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Keturah was Abraham’s woman servant. [8] She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

1 Chronicles 1:45

When Jobab died, Husham became the new king. Husham was from the country of the Temanite people.

1 Chronicles 7:22

Ephraim was the father of Ezer and Elead. He cried for many days because Ezer and Elead were dead. Ephraim’s family came to comfort him.

Job 11:1

Then Zophar from Naamah answered Job and said,

Job 13:4

But you three men try to cover up your ignorance with lies. You are like worthless doctors that can’t heal anyone.

Job 15:1

Then Eliphaz from Teman answered Job:

Job 16:2

all these things before.\par You three men give me trouble,\par not comfort.\par

Job 16:20

My friend speaks for me\par while my eyes pour out tears to God.\par

Job 18:1

Then Bildad from Shuah answered:

Job 19:19

All my close friends hate me.\par Even the people I love turned against me.\par

Job 19:21

“Pity me, my friends, pity me!\par Why? Because God is against me.\par

Job 42:11

Then all of Job’s brothers and sisters and all of the people that knew Job before came to his house. They all ate a big meal with Job. They comforted Job. They were sorry that the Lord had brought so much trouble to Job. Each person gave Job a piece of silver {\cf2\super [108]} and a gold ring.

Job 42:7

After the Lord finished talking to Job, he spoke to Eliphaz from Teman. The Lord said to Eliphaz, “I am angry at you and your two friends. Why? Because you didn’t say right things about me. But Job is my servant. Job said right things about me.

Job 42:9

So Eliphaz from Teman, and Bildad from Shuah, and Zophar from Naamah obeyed the Lord. Then the Lord answered Job’s prayer.

Job 6:14

“A person’s friends should be kind\par to him if he has troubles.\par A person should be loyal to his friend,\par even if that friend turned away from \{God\} All-Powerful.\par

Job 6:19

Traders from Tema look for \{water\}.\par Travelers from Sheba look hopefully.\par

Job 8:1

Then Bildad from Shuah answered,

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times. A true brother always supports you, even in times of trouble.

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forget your friends and your father’s friends. And if you have trouble, don’t go far away to your brother’s house for help. It is better to ask a neighbor that is near you than to go far away to your brother.

Isaiah 51:19

Troubles came to Jerusalem in groups of two; stealing and rationing food, great hunger and fighting.

Jeremiah 49:7

This message is about Edom.

John 11:19

Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary. They came to comfort them about their brother \{Lazarus\}.

Romans 12:15

When other people are happy, you should be happy with them. And when other people are sad, you should be sad with them.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of the body suffers, then all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part of our body is honored, then all the other parts share its honor too.

Hebrews 13:3

Don’t forget those people in prison. Remember them like you are in prison with them. And don’t forget those people who are suffering. Remember them like you are suffering with them.

Joshua 15:41

Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. In all, there were 16 towns and all the fields around them.