Uz is a region and a name mentioned in the Bible, primarily associated with the land where Job, the central figure of the Book of Job, resided. The exact location of Uz is not definitively known, but it is traditionally thought to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. The Berean Standard Bible references Uz in Job 1:1: "There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job." Uz is also mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, where Uz is listed as a descendant of Aram, the son of Shem (Genesis 10:23). This suggests a connection to the Semitic peoples. Additionally, Uz is mentioned in Lamentations 4:21, indicating its association with Edom: "Rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz."

Hul

Hul is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis. He is listed as a son of Aram, who was a son of Shem, making Hul a great-grandson of Noah. Genesis 10:23 states: "The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash." The name Hul is not associated with any specific region or tribe in the biblical narrative, and there is little additional information about him in the Scriptures. His mention in the Table of Nations suggests that he was an ancestor of a group of people, possibly located in the region associated with Aram, which is often linked to areas in modern-day Syria.

Gether

Gether is another descendant of Aram, mentioned alongside his brothers Uz, Hul, and Mash in Genesis 10:23: "The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash." Like Hul, Gether is not extensively detailed in the biblical text, and there is no specific region or tribe directly associated with him. The genealogical listing in Genesis suggests that Gether, along with his brothers, contributed to the spread of the Semitic peoples. The lack of further mention in the Bible leaves much about Gether to historical and scholarly speculation, with some suggesting possible connections to ancient tribes in the Near East.

Meshech

Meshech is a name that appears in several contexts within the Bible. He is listed as a son of Japheth, one of Noah's sons, in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:2: "The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras." Meshech is often associated with peoples located in the northern regions, possibly linked to the Mushki, an ancient group in Anatolia. In Ezekiel 38:2-3, Meshech is mentioned in the prophecy against Gog: "Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal." This association with Gog and Magog suggests a role in eschatological events. Additionally, Psalm 120:5 references Meshech in a lament: "Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!" This indicates a distant and possibly hostile region, emphasizing the psalmist's sense of alienation.