The answer is: 140

Job 42:16

When we look at Job's story, it's almost like diving into the wild world of a character in an epic novel. Imagine being Job: one moment you’re the wealthiest man in Uz, living a life of blessing, and the next, you're struck down by losses so gut-wrenching they shake the very foundations of your existence. Yet, what’s compelling is how the book culminates. After his trials and Ultimate answering from God, Job doesn’t just bounce back; he thrives!

The staggering number of 140 years of life after his tribulations shows not just restoration but a life full of abundance. Traditionally, 140 years would certainly be a blessing beyond what most folks could expect today! Imagine him surrounded by a renewed household, with a legacy stretching far and wide, encapsulated by the arrival of seven sons and three daughters – a perfect biblical family unit symbolic of completeness!

You might find it fascinating that, in Job's context, the number ‘seven’ often represents divine perfection; tying into the notion that Job received blessings that echoed his original stage of life, emphasizing restoration even more powerfully. Also noteworthy is his daughters received more inheritance rights in that world—a rare move reflecting value!

This story teaches us resilience and the transformative nature of suffering, spotlighting that life can renew beyond what we expect, often presenting us a full circle moment lying ahead beautifully penned by grace. Don’t forget—who you become through trials can redefine not just the final chapter of your story, but the whole book!