1
After a long period, rulers who had known Iyov in prosperity heard of his condition and came to visit him.
2
Among them were Eliphaz of Teman, Bildad, Tzofar, and Elihu according to the received names.
3
When they drew near the land of Utz, they asked where the great ruler Iyovav was.
4
The citizens answered that he had been sitting outside the city upon the refuse heap.
5
The visitors learned how his wealth, household, and body had been destroyed.
6
They sat at a distance in grief and silence.