Job 42:13 net — And he also had seven sons and three daughters.

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"And he also had seven sons and three daughters."

— Job 42:13, NET Bible

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Job 42 — Context

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So the LORD restored what Job had lost after he prayed for his friends, and the LORD doubled all that had belonged to Job.

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So they came to him, all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they dined with him in his house. They comforted him and consoled him for all the trouble the LORD had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

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So the LORD blessed the second part of Job’s life more than the first. He had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.

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And he also had seven sons and three daughters.

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The first daughter he named Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-Happuch.

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Nowhere in all the land could women be found who were as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance alongside their brothers.

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After this Job lived 140 years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.

Job 42:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 42:13 say?
Job 42:13 in the NET Bible reads: “And he also had seven sons and three daughters.”
Where is Job 42:13 in the Bible?
Job 42:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 42, verse 13.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 42:13.
What translation should I read Job 42:13 in?
Job 42:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 42:13?
Job 42:13 reads (NET): “And he also had seven sons and three daughters.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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