The answer is: Seven

Job 1:2

In the Book of Job, right at the very beginning, we're introduced to Job as a man who was not only wealthy but also blessed with a delightful family. He had seven sons and three daughters, which, in that culture, was a windfall. Interestingly, the number seven often signifies completeness or perfection in the Bible. It's like God saying, “Job’s family is whole!” Families were immensely significant during Biblical times, and the first few verses provide a deep sense of Job's exemplary character as he offered sacrifices regularly for his children, believing that even their unintentional sins needed atonement.

Cool fact: the names of Job's children are deliberately left out of the text. There’s a poetic mystery to that omission, almost as if their unnamed status foreshadows their impending fate, reminding readers that at the heart of Job’s suffering lies the perennial question of loss and the fragility of life.

Biblical echoes abound in the narrative that follows. Job’s unwavering faith amidst profound trials can be seen resonating through many other characters throughout scripture who hit rock bottom but emerged faithful – think of Joseph's enslavement or Paul’s many afflictions. Each story weaves a common thread of perseverance and upholding virtue in spite of ultimate despair, which is particularly constructive for today's readers grappling with their turbulence and uncertainties.