Barachel
Barachel the Buzite was the father of Elihu, one of the men who spoke to Job.
The name Barachel means “that bows before God”
MalePatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Job 32:2; only referred to as Barachel (בָּרַכְאֵל); father of Elihu.
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Alternative names
- בָּרַכְאֵלBarachel
Mentions
- 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.