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A blameless and upright man who fears God and shuns evil.
Job is introduced as a wealthy and righteous man, blessed with a large family and many possessions. His faithfulness is tested by Satan with God's permission, leading to the loss of his children, servants, and livestock.
The accuser who challenges Job's righteousness.
Satan appears before God and questions Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity. He receives permission from God to test Job's faith by taking away his possessions and children.
The sovereign Lord who permits Job's testing.
God is depicted as sovereign and in control, allowing Satan to test Job's faith while setting limits on the extent of the trials.
Victims of the calamities that befall Job.
Job's seven sons and three daughters are killed when a great wind collapses the house they were feasting in, marking the beginning of Job's severe trials.
Victims of the calamities that befall Job.
Job's servants are killed by raiding Sabeans and Chaldeans, and by a fire from heaven, contributing to Job's immense loss.