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Keren-Happuch

Keren-Happuch was Job's youngest daughter, born after his restoration, whose name means 'horn of antimony' or 'container of eye paint,' symbolizing beauty and God's blessing upon Job's restored family.

Overview

Keren-Happuch appears in the final chapter of Job as one of three daughters born to Job after the Lord restored his fortunes. Her name is significant in Hebrew, suggesting both beauty and value. She and her sisters were noted for their exceptional beauty and received an inheritance alongside their brothers, which was unusual in ancient culture and demonstrates Job's honor of his daughters.

Key Scriptures

"He also had seven sons and three daughters. He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah and his third Keren-Happuch" (Job 42:13-14, NIV). "Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job's daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers" (Job 42:15, NIV).

Application

Keren-Happuch's story reminds believers that God's restoration includes blessing future generations and that valuing others—especially those often marginalized—reflects God's character and generosity.