When did Job live
Question
When did Job live? Before or after the flood?
Answer
Job lived after the Flood. The Talmud cites varying opinions as to the exact dates of his life. See sources for further details.
Source
Bava Batra
15b
Rabbi Elazar says:
Job lived in the days of the Judges.
Rabbi Yehoshua ben Korcha says:
Job lived in the days of Ahasuerus.
Rabbi Nathan says:
Job lived in the days of the Queen of Saba.
And the Sages say:
Job lived in the days of the Chaldees.
While some say:
Job lived in the days of Jacob.
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