Three cycles of conversations
The book of Job includes three cycles of conversations in which the friends of Job offer their comfort and advice, and then listen as Job… Read More »Three cycles of conversations
The book of Job includes three cycles of conversations in which the friends of Job offer their comfort and advice, and then listen as Job… Read More »Three cycles of conversations
Clay was one of the most readily available materials in ancient times. It was used to construct buildings and to make everyday household items. Job… Read More »Clay
In the literature of the ancient Near East, the sea (9:8) is often seen as a threat to the order of nature. People looked upon… Read More »The sea
What is Sheol? In the OT, Sheol (7:9–10) is where the dead reside. It is a place of rest for believers (1 Sam. 28:14), but… Read More »What is Sheol
Was Job a real person? It is not known exactly when Job lived, but he was a real person. Ezekiel 14:14, 20 and James 5:11… Read More »Was Job a real person?
Seven days and seven nights was a traditional period for mourning in the ancient Near East (2:13).
Comfort is a key word in the book of Job. When faced with personal tragedies, Job receives no comfort from his friends (16:2). But when… Read More »Comfort
Eunuchs had many roles in the ancient world. They served in the royal court as cooks, scribes, guards of the harem, and ambassadors. The Hebrew… Read More »Eunuchs
Kings, priests, and prophets were sometimes anointed with oil as a sign that God had set them apart for a special purpose (see 1 Sam.… Read More »Anointed with oil
Was it Joram or Jehoram? At about the same time, Israel had a king named Joram who was sometimes called Jehoram, while Judah had a… Read More »Was it Joram or Jehoram?
A seah is a dry measurement equal to about 7 quarts or 7.7 liters.
What is a siege? In ancient times, a “siege” occurred when an enemy army surrounded a city and demanded that it surrender. If the city… Read More »What is a siege?