The answer is: They had found no answer for Job

Job 32:3,5 - Here were men much older and wiser than Elihu supposedly and they had failed to come up with any answer for Job.

The story of Job is a gripping exploration of suffering, faith, and dialogue often drawn from human experience. Elihu, a younger character in this narrative, stands out for his fervor and perspective that challenge the status quo, especially regarding the wisdom of Job's older friends. His anger arises from not just frustration, but a perception of missed opportunities to comfort and counsel.

Picture it: Job is in despair, lamenting his misfortunes, while his friends were tangled up in theological disputes, "wiser" by years but lacking real insight. Elihu steps into this heated atmosphere, saying effectively, "Let me speak," and emphasizing the need for fresh voices and perspectives — a nod to the idea that wisdom can very well spring from the mouths of the young! His ire is an echo of the proverb about seeking wisdom, underscoring how age does not always grant inviolable truth.

Adding a layer of intrigue, Elihu introduces a different aspect of divine communication: suffering as a teacher, positing that perhaps Job’s distress was a divine method to lead him back to righteousness. It invites readers to consider how adversity can prompt growth. In many religiously inclined circles, Elihu is seen as a precursor to the prophetic call to introspection, producing deeper fears and ambitions amid trials. His interjection serves as a stirring reminder to embrace diverse outlooks in every discussion of belief and wisdom, regardless of one’s age.