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 prayed to the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh, please bless me greatly, and expand my territory, and let your hand be with me, and keep me from evil so that it won't cause me pain!' And God gave him everything he asked for.
The writer is showing us that Jabez prayed boldly to God for blessing, protection, and expansion, and God answered his prayer completely.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which is part of the Old Testament's historical books, Jabez is mentioned in a genealogy of the tribe of Judah as a man more honorable than his brothers, possibly due to his name meaning "pain" or "sorrow" from the circumstances of his birth. This verse stands out in a list of names by recording Jabez's personal prayer to God for blessing, expanded territory, divine guidance, and protection from evil. God responds by granting his request, illustrating the responsiveness of God to faithful pleas in ancient Israelite history.
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