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Barachel

בָּרַכְאֵל/BAR-uh-kel/

God has blessed

Summary

The father of Elihu, the young man who spoke to Job after his three friends had finished.

Father of Elihu

Barachel ('God has blessed') was a Buzite, of the family of Ram, whose son Elihu waited respectfully for his elders to finish speaking before addressing Job with lengthy discourses on God's justice and sovereignty.

Key verses:Job 32:2Job 32:6

Related Verses2 mentions

Job· 2 verses

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Barachel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).