Bible Dictionary
Elihu
Elihu was the Buzite who spoke to Job after Job’s other friends had finished debating with him. The name was also borne by several other men in Israel’s history.
Definition
Elihu was the Buzite son of Barachel and one of Job’s companions. The name means “whose God is he” or “whose God is he, Jehovah.” The name was also borne by an ancestor of Samuel, a Manassite captain, and a temple porter.
Biblical Usage
After Job and his three friends had finished their debate, Elihu presented his opinion on the matters under discussion in speeches recorded in Job 32–37.
Historical Background
Other men named Elihu belonged to the genealogies and military and temple organizations of Israel.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whose God is he. (1.) “The son of Barachel, a Buzite” (Job 32:2), one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37). (2.) The son of Tohu, and grandfather of Elkanah (1 Sam. 1:1). He is called also Eliel (1 Chr. 6:34) and Eliab (6:27). (3.) One of the captains of thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20). (4.) One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1 Chr. 26:7).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whose God is he (Jehovah)).