Bible Dictionary
Barachel
Barachel was a Buzite and the father of Elihu, the young man who spoke to Job and his friends.
Definition
Barachel, whose name means “God has blessed” or “God blesses,” was a Buzite of the family of Ram and the father of Elihu.
Biblical Usage
Barachel is mentioned in the book of Job as Elihu’s father. Elihu was the last of the speakers to reason with Job and his companions.
Historical Background
Barachel is identified as a Buzite, connecting him with the family or people associated with Buz. The supplied material gives no further history of him.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God has blessed, a Buzite, the father of Elihu, one of Job’s friends (Job 32:2, 6).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God has blessed), father of Elihu. (Job 32:2,6) [Buz]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>bar'-a-kel (barakh'el, "God blesses"): Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was the father of Elihu, who was the last one to reason with Job (Job 32:2,6). Compare BUZ; RAM.</p>