'Chapters 3-11 Job's Three Friends'

It’s interesting to note that all of Job’s family was destroyed except his wife. It could be possible that it caused Job even more suffering by her constant rebuking and blaming (2:9). In verse 11 Job’s three friends come on the scene remaining with him for seven days in complete silences. According to Jewish tradition, people who come to comfort someone in mourning should not speak until the mourner speaks. This is often a good response for us when we visit one who is suffering. Sometimes just our presents is the best comfort. After the seven days of silences the dramatic movement of Job begins. The first Cycle in chapters 3-14. Here starts the first round of discussions between Job and the three friends. Job opens the lamentation as