Why did Job's friends fail to comfort him?

The failure of Job's friends to provide genuine comfort stems from their adherence to a religious framework that attributes suffering solely to personal sin. They believed Job's misfortunes must be punishment for wrongdoing, leading them to accuse rather than console. However, this perspective lacked understanding of God's sovereignty and purpose in suffering. The book depicts how true comfort comes not from misguided beliefs but from a correct acknowledgment of God’s character and purposes, highlighting the dangers of misinterpreting divine justice.