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 unsure of what to say
They wanted to respect his mourning
They were observing a religious tradition

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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When Job's friends arrived, for how long did they sit in silence?
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