Elihu
Mentioned in 1519 BC traditional (Jones)
“The son of Barachel, a Buzite” (Job 32:2), one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of Egypt and the Exodus, 1706–1451 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Barachel, Job, and Ram.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
Two generations up and the children. Gold lines join partners; grey lines run from parent to child; a dotted line marks a parent named in the text but not by descent.
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Timeline
The strip runs from Creation to AD 100; the shaded part, 1544–1494 BC, is drawn below at a larger scale around these mentions, with 2 contemporaries. Years are traditional (Jones), shown as recorded, not as settled fact.
Mentions
7 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Elihu 10 |
| KJV | Elihu 11 |
| ASV | Elihu 11 |
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Every verse
All 7 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Job7 verses
- 32:2
This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
- 32:4
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
- 32:5
But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
- 32:6
So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.
- 34:1
Then Elihu continued:
- 35:1
And Elihu went on to say:
- 36:1
And Elihu continued:
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
“The son of Barachel, a Buzite” (Job 32:2), one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37).