Interesting Facts

• Job is identified as one of the four sons of Issachar who dwelt in Egypt.
• Job was born in the land of Canaan before Jacob and his family migrated to Egypt.
• The provided sources do not attribute any specific actions, dialogues, or unique details directly to Job. His presence is noted solely within a genealogical list.

Genealogy

• Job’s father was Issachar, one of the sons of Jacob and Leah.
• Job’s mother was not explicitly named in the list but would have been Aridah (Hezaqa), the wife of Issachar.
• Job had three brothers: Tola, Puvah, and Shomron.
• The sources do not provide any information regarding Job’s marriage or any offspring he may have had.

Historical Context

Job was born in Canaan before the pivotal event of Joseph’s sale into Egypt and the subsequent famine that compelled Jacob’s family to journey there. As a son of Issachar, Job would have been among those who experienced the hardships of the famine in Canaan. He would have then been part of the migration of Jacob’s entire household to the land of Goshen in Egypt, where they settled under the provision of his uncle, Joseph, who had risen to a high position. Job would have lived in Egypt during the prosperous years under Joseph’s governance and would have witnessed the passing of Jacob. He would have participated in the mourning for Jacob and the journey to Canaan for his burial in the cave of Machpelah, an event that faced initial resistance from Esau’s descendants [previous turns, 88]. Following Jacob’s death and burial, Job continued to reside in Egypt with his brothers and the rest of Jacob’s descendants during the time Joseph governed the land for forty years. He would have lived securely in Egypt, and the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied during this period. Job would have also witnessed the eventual death of Joseph and the subsequent shift where Egyptians began to rule over the Israelites.

Narrative

The personal narrative of Job within the provided sources is not explicitly detailed. He is mentioned as one of the sons of Issachar who came with Jacob to dwell in Egypt. As a member of the tribe of Issachar, Job’s story is intertwined with the larger narrative of Jacob’s descendants, experiencing the transition from Canaan to Egypt due to famine and their subsequent life under Joseph’s rule. While the texts do not record any specific actions or dialogues of Job, his inclusion in the list of those who dwelt in Egypt signifies his participation in the community’s growth and prosperity during Joseph’s lifetime. He would have been present for significant family events such as Jacob’s blessings, his death, and burial, as well as the period of security and fruitfulness enjoyed by the Israelites in Egypt under Joseph’s leadership. Job’s existence contributes to the overall account of the establishment and growth of Jacob’s family in Egypt before the eventual rise of a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph.