X (God is his strength ). The son of Esau and Adah, and the father of Teman. ( Genesis 36:4 ; 1 Chronicles 1:35 1 Chronicles 1:36 ) The chief of the "three friends" of Job. He is called "the Temanite;" hence it is naturally inferred that he was a descendant of Teman. On him falls the main burden of the argument, that Gods retribution in this world is perfect and certain, and that consequently suffering must be a proof of previous sin. Job 4,5,15,22. The great truth brought out by him is the unapproachable majesty and purity of God. ( Job 4:12-21 ; 15:12-16 )