Bible Trivia Question

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


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

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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