Job 2:11

New International Reader's Version

Job had three friends named Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They heard about all the troubles that had come to Job. So they started out from their homes. They had agreed to meet together. They wanted to go and show their concern for Job. They wanted to comfort him.

Cross References

Genesis 25:2

She had Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah by Abraham.

Genesis 36:11

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

Genesis 36:15

Here are the chiefs among Esau’s sons. Eliphaz was Esau’s oldest son. The sons of Eliphaz were Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,

Genesis 36:34

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

Genesis 37:35

All Jacob’s other sons and daughters came to comfort him. But they weren’t able to. He said, “I will continue to mourn until I go down into the grave to be with my son.” So Joseph’s father mourned for him.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Here are the sons born to Abraham’s concubine Keturah. They were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan were Sheba and Dedan.

1 Chronicles 1:45

When Jobab died, Husham became the next king. Husham was from the land of the people of Teman.

1 Chronicles 7:22

Their father Ephraim mourned for them for many days. His relatives came to comfort him.

Job 11:1

Then Zophar the Naamathite replied,

Job 13:4

But you spread lies about me and take away my good name. If you are trying to heal me, you aren’t very good doctors!

Job 15:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied,

Job 16:2

“I’ve heard many of these things before. All of you are terrible at comforting me!

Job 16:20

My go-between is my friend as I pour out my tears to God.

Job 18:1

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied,

Job 19:19

All my close friends hate me. Those I love have turned against me.

Job 19:21

“Have pity on me, my friends! Please have pity! God has struck me down with his powerful hand.

Job 4:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied,

Job 42:11

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came to see him. They ate with him in his house. They showed their concern for him. They comforted him because of all the troubles the Lord had brought on him. Each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

Job 42:7

After the Lord finished speaking to Job, he spoke to Eliphaz the Temanite. He said, “I am angry with you and your two friends. You have not said what is true about me, as my servant Job has.

Job 42:9

So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite did what the Lord told them to do. And the Lord accepted Job’s prayer.

Job 6:14

“A person shouldn’t stop being kind to a friend. Anyone who does that stops showing respect for the Mighty One.

Job 6:19

Traders from Tema look for water. Traveling merchants from Sheba also hope to find it.

Job 8:1

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied,

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.

Proverbs 18:24

A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family. And don’t go to your relative’s house when trouble strikes you. A neighbor nearby is better than a relative far away.

Isaiah 51:19

Nothing but trouble has come to you. You have been wiped out and destroyed. And you have suffered hunger and war. No one feels sorry for you. No one can comfort you.

Jeremiah 49:7

Here is what the Lord says about Edom. The Lord who rules over all says, “Isn’t there wisdom in the town of Teman anymore? Can’t those who are wise give advice? Has their wisdom disappeared completely?

Obadiah 1:9

People of Teman, your soldiers will be terrified. Everyone in Esau’s mountains will be cut down by swords.

John 11:19

Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary. They had come to comfort them because their brother was dead.

Romans 12:15

Be joyful with those who are joyful. Be sad with those who are sad.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy.

Hebrews 13:3

Keep on remembering those in prison. Do this as if you were together with them in prison. And remember those who are treated badly as if you yourselves were suffering.

Joshua 15:41

Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah and Makkedah. The total number of towns was 16. Some of them had villages near them.