(persecuted). (1) The “perfect and upright man” whose history is given in the book of Job. (2) Son of Issachar (Gen. 46:13). Jashub (1 Chron. 7:1). The book of Job may be the first book of the O.T. written. Job appears to have lived around the time of Abraham. God had in grace made Job to be a righteous man. He in pride wanted the credit for God’s work in him. By trials and friends God showed him his fault. He repented and was further blessed.