Land of Uz

Land of Uz

RegionOld Testament
30.0000°N, 36.0000°E View on Map

The land of Uz was where Job lived. Its exact location is uncertain, but it was probably in the region east of the Jordan River, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. Job is described as the greatest man among all the peoples of the East who lived in this land.

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Patriarchalc. 2000 BC

Job lives as a prosperous man in Uz

JOB 1:1-3
Patriarchalc. 2000 BC

Satan afflicts Job with suffering

JOB 1:13-2:10
Patriarchalc. 2000 BC

God restores Job's fortunes double

JOB 42:10-17

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