A man living at the time of the patriarchs, father of Elihu, mentioned in Job 32:2.
About Barachel
Barachel was the father of Elihu. He is described as a Buzite (Job 32:2, 6; compare Genesis 22:21; Jeremiah 25:23). Elihu tried to counsel Job after the failed attempts by Job’s three older friends.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Elihu (Friend of Job).
Key References
This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.
All Scripture References (2)
Job (2)
This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.