Job 2:11

God's Word

When Job’s three friends heard about all the terrible things that had happened to him, each of them came from his home—Eliphaz of Teman, Bildad of Shuah, Zophar of Naama. They had agreed they would go together to sympathize with Job and comfort him.

Cross References

Genesis 25:2

Keturah gave birth to these sons of Abraham: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Genesis 36:11

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:15

These were the tribal leaders among Esau’s descendants: The sons of Eliphaz, Esau’s firstborn, were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,

Genesis 36:34

After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

Genesis 37:35

All his other sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, “No, I will mourn for my son until I die.” This is how Joseph’s father cried over him.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Keturah, Abraham’s concubine, gave birth to the following sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Jokshan’s sons were Sheba and Dedan.

1 Chronicles 1:45

After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

1 Chronicles 7:22

Their father Ephraim mourned a long time, even though his brothers tried to comfort him.

Job 11:1

Then Zophar from Naama replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Job 13:4

But you are smearing me with lies. All of you are worthless physicians.

Job 15:1

Then Eliphaz from Teman replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Job 16:2

“I have heard many things like this before. You are all pathetic at comforting me.

Job 16:20

the spokesman for my thoughts. My eyes drip ⌞with tears⌟ to God

Job 18:1

Then Bildad from Shuah replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Job 19:19

All my closest friends are disgusted with me. Those I love have turned against me.

Job 19:21

“Have pity on me, my friends! Have pity on me because God’s hand has struck me down.

Job 4:1

Then Eliphaz from Teman replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Job 42:11

Then all his brothers and sisters and everyone who had previously known him came to him. They ate with him at his house, sympathized with him, and comforted him for all the evil the Lord had brought to him. Each one gave him some money and a gold ring.

Job 42:7

After the Lord had said those things to Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz from Teman, “I’m very angry with you and your two friends because you didn’t speak what is right about me as my servant Job has done.

Job 42:9

Then Eliphaz of Teman, Bildad of Shuah, and Zophar of Naama went and did what the Lord had told them to do. And the Lord accepted Job’s prayer.

Job 6:14

“A friend should treat a troubled person kindly, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.

Job 6:19

Caravans from Tema look for them. Travelers from Sheba search for them.

Job 8:1

Then Bildad from Shuah replied ⌞to Job⌟,

Proverbs 17:17

A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.

Proverbs 18:24

Friends can destroy one another, but a loving friend can stick closer than family.

Proverbs 27:10

Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend. Do not go to a relative’s home when you are in trouble. A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away.

Isaiah 51:19

Twice as many disasters have happened to you. Who will feel sorry for you? Violence, destruction, famine, and war have happened to you. Who will comfort you?

Jeremiah 49:7

This is what the Lord of Armies says about Edom: Is there no longer any wisdom in Teman? Has wisdom disappeared from your people? Has their wisdom vanished?

Obadiah 1:9

“Teman, your warriors will be terrified. Everyone on Esau’s mountain will be slaughtered.

John 11:19

Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother.

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts share its suffering. If one part is praised, all the others share in its happiness.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them. Remember those who are mistreated as if you were being mistreated.

Joshua 15:41

Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah.