When did Job live ‌

Tanakh

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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