Bible Question:
My question is, who was Elihu? I recently got into a discussion with someone who claimed Elihu was actually the Holy Spirit speaking to Job. When I expressed my disagreement with this take on Elihu (I believe he was as much in error in his rebuke of Job as Job's other "friends"), it was pointed out that God didn't rebuke Elihu in chapter 42 as he did the others. I did a little study on Elihu and was facinated to find commentaries that ranged from claiming Elihu to be the Holy Spirit, Satan, and just another of Job's so-called friends. So what do y'all think? Who was this guy Elihu? |
Bible Answer: Easton Bible Dictionary Entry: Elihu whose God is he. (1.) "The son of Barachel, a Buzite" (Job 32:2), one of Job's friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32:1-22). (2.) The son of Tohu, and grandfather of Elkanah (1Sa 1:1). He is called also Eliel (1Ch 6:34) and Eliab (1Ch 6:27). (3.) One of the captains of thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:20). (4.) One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1Ch 26:7). |