Bible Trivia Question

Why did Job’s friends sit with him in silence for seven days?


They saw how great his suffering was
They were observing a religious tradition
They wanted to respect his mourning
They were unsure of what to say

They saw how great his suffering was

Job 2:13 - Job’s friends remained silent for seven days because they saw the extent of his suffering, reflecting their empathy and the depth of his affliction.

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