Having already undergone lengthy lectures from Eliphaz and Bildad, Job endures Zophar's condemnatory criticisms.
They determined to discover Job's sin, chastise him of his crime, and correct him with their counsel. Job lamented his loss and questioned his misfortune - and after 7 days of silent grief, a series of lengthy debates developed between him and some 'friends' who were shocked at his wretched condition and determined to discover the reason for his suffering. They erroneously considered that only sinners suffer while the righteous are blessed.
Job is unaware that a serious spiritual challenge concerning his faith in God, was taking place in heavenly realms.ĭespite his loss, Job worshipped the Lord by saying, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there." Job was not prepared to blame God for his problem, even though he did not understand why he was going through these trials. He did not understand - but trusted God. He has to face the death of his ten adult children and his body is inflicted with painful sores. He then undergoes a series of terrible calamities, in quick succession, that strip him of his wealth and noble position in society. The book of Job opens by introducing a righteous man who lived in the land of Uz.
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