what does the bible say?
Eliphaz the Temanite, first mentioned in Job 2:11, comes from the city of Teman in Edom, a place known for its wise men. He is possibly connected to Esau's lineage, suggesting that he or his son Teman might have founded the city Eliphaz came from. Eliphaz, representing worldly wisdom, speaks to Job about the righteousness of God, but erroneously attributes Job's suffering to his supposed sins, leading to God's rebuke in Job 42:7. Ultimately, after offering burnt offerings and Job praying on their behalf, God forgives Eliphaz and his friends.