Jabez

Jabez is a man living at the time of the divided monarchy, possibly from the tribe of Judah. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 4:9.

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Verses

1 Chronicles

• 1 Chronicles 4:9
  And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”
• 1 Chronicles 4:10
  And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.

Notes

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