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Job 42:9 · KJV

"So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job."

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Passage Context

7And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
8Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
9So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job.
10And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
11Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you realize you need to make amends?

2

What does it mean for you to follow God's guidance in difficult situations?

3

When have you felt the need to seek forgiveness from someone?

Life Application

forgiveness

Take steps to reconcile with those you may have wronged.

obedience

Listen for God's direction in your life and act accordingly.

People in This Verse

Bildad the ShuhiteOT

Another of Job's friends who speaks on God's justice, often with a rigid perspective that lacks compassion.

First appearance: Job 2:11

Eliphaz the TemaniteOT

One of Job's friends who offers counsel, yet his understanding of suffering is challenged throughout the narrative.

First appearance: Job 2:11

Zophar the NaamathiteOT

The third of Job's friends, known for his blunt and often harsh advice regarding Job's suffering.

First appearance: Job 2:11

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