Key characters in Job

The people whose lives carry the story of Job — and the lessons we learn from each.

  1. Character 1

    Job

    Suffering righteous man.

    Lessons from Job in Job: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.

  2. Character 2

    The Friends

    Counselors who misdiagnose.

    Lessons from The Friends in Job: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.

  3. Character 3

    Elihu

    Younger counselor.

    Lessons from Elihu in Job: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.

See how these lives fit the bigger picture in the Job overview or explore major themes.