Job
Job was a righteous and prosperous man from the land of Uz who endured severe trials while maintaining his integrity before God. His story became an enduring example of faith and patience in suffering.
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Job, Book of
The Book of Job is a poetic and dramatic wisdom book about Job’s severe testing, the limits of human explanations for suffering, God’s sovereign wisdom, and the restoration of his servant. It calls sufferers to humility, endurance, and trust in God.
Jobab
Jobab was the name of several rulers and men, including a son of Joktan, an Edomite king, the king of Madon, and Benjamites.
Jochebed
Jochebed was the wife of Amram and mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. She protected Moses as an infant and belonged to the tribe of Levi.
Joda
Joda is a form of Juda. It refers to an ancestor of Jesus in Luke’s genealogy and may also designate a Levite associated with the temple service.
Joed
Joed was a Benjamite, son of Pedaiah, mentioned among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile.
Joel
Joel was the name of several biblical men, including Samuel’s son, Levites, warriors, tribal officials, and the prophet Joel, son of Pethuel.
Joel, Book of
The Book of Joel calls Judah to repentance during a devastating locust plague and promises restoration. It also announces the outpouring of God’s Spirit and future judgment, a prophecy applied by Peter at Pentecost.
Jogbehah
Jogbehah was a fortified city assigned to the tribe of Gad in Gilead. It stood along the route where Gideon pursued the Midianites.
Jogli
Jogli was the father of Bukki, a Danite leader appointed in the division of Canaan.
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