Naamathite

Naamathite (Nay´uh-muh-thit)

The geographic or tribal identity of Job’s “friend” Zophar (Job 2:11; Job 11:1; Job 20:1; Job 42:9). Because he was of or from Naamah, his origins most likely were in central Arabia or southern Arabia.

Job 2:11

Job's Three Friends
11Now when Job's three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his home—Eliphaz the Temanite, ... View more

Job 11:1

Zophar Speaks: Job's Guilt Deserves Punishment
1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:

Job 20:1

Zophar Speaks: Wickedness Receives Just Retribution
1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:

Job 42:9

9So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went and did what the Lord had told them; and the Lord accepted Job's prayer.

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