Job 2:11

New Century Version

Now Job had three friends: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. When these friends heard about Job’s troubles, they agreed to meet and visit him. They wanted to show their concern and to comfort him.

Cross References

Genesis 25:2

She 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 were the leaders that came from Esau: Esau’s first son was Eliphaz. From him came these leaders: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,

Genesis 36:34

When Jobab died, Husham became king. He was from the land of the Temanites.

Genesis 37:35

All of his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he could not be comforted. He said, “I will be sad about my son until the day I die.” So Jacob cried for his son Joseph.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Keturah, Abraham’s slave woman, gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Jokshan’s sons were Sheba and Dedan.

1 Chronicles 1:45

When Jobab died, Husham became king. He was from the land of the Temanites.

1 Chronicles 7:22

Their father Ephraim cried for them many days, and his family came to comfort him.

Job 11:1

Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:

Job 13:4

But you smear me with lies. You are worthless doctors, all of you!

Job 15:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:

Job 16:2

“I have heard many things like these. You are all painful comforters!

Job 16:20

The one who speaks for me is my friend. My eyes pour out tears to God.

Job 18:1

Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:

Job 19:19

All my close friends hate me; even those I love have turned against me.

Job 19:21

Pity me, my friends, pity me, because the hand of God has hit me.

Job 4:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:

Job 42:11

Job’s brothers and sisters came to his house, along with everyone who had known him before, and they all ate with him there. They comforted him and made him feel better about the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave Job a piece of silver and a gold ring.

Job 42:7

After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not said what is right about me, as my servant Job did.

Job 42:9

So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite did as the Lord said, and the Lord listened to Job’s prayer.

Job 6:14

“They say, ‘A person’s friends should be kind to him when he is in trouble, even if he stops fearing the Almighty.’

Job 6:19

The groups of travelers from Tema look for water, and the traders of Sheba look hopefully.

Job 8:1

Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble.

Proverbs 18:24

Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend. Don’t always go to your family for help when trouble comes. A neighbor close by is better than a family far away.

Isaiah 51:19

Troubles came to you two by two, but no one will feel sorry for you. There was ruin and disaster, great hunger and fighting. No one can comfort you.

Jeremiah 49:7

This message is to Edom. This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: “Is there no more wisdom in the town of Teman? Can the wise men of Edom no longer give good advice? Have they lost their wisdom?

Obadiah 1:9

Then, city of Teman, your best warriors will be afraid, and everyone from the mountains of Edom will be killed.

John 11:19

Many of the Jews had come there to comfort Martha and Mary about their brother.

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad.

1 Corinthians 12:26

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

Hebrews 13:3

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

Joshua 15:41

Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. There were sixteen towns and their villages.