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Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance · Character

Zophar the Naamathite

One of Job's friends in the biblical commentary.

minor

Also known as Zophar, himself

First appearance: Notes on the Book of Job

Zophar the Naamathite shows up with force in Notes on the Book of Job. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Zophar is silent after Job's summation, indicating that the victory remains with Job.
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JOJobBTBildad the Shu…ETEliphaz the Te…NANarratorTAThe AlmightyZTZophar the Naamathite

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  • Minor characters and authorial persona
  • Biblical commentary figures
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