Bible Dictionary
Buz
Buz was the name of Nahor’s son, a chief of the tribe of Gad, and a district in Arabia mentioned by Jeremiah. Elihu, Job’s counselor, was a descendant of Buz.
Definition
Buz was the name of several persons or places. It was the name of Nahor’s son and brother of Huz, a chief of the tribe of Gad, and a district in Arabia Petrea.
Biblical Usage
Elihu, one of Job’s counselors, was a descendant of Buz. The district of Buz is mentioned among places subject to judgment in Jeremiah.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “contempt.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Contempt. (1.) The second son of Nahor and Milcah, and brother of Huz (Gen. 22:21). Elihu was one of his descendants (Job 32:2). (2.) One of the chiefs of the tribe of Gad (1 Chr. 5:14). (3.) A district in Arabia Petrea (Jer. 25:23).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(contempt).