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 {H3258} called {H7121} on the God {H430} of Israel {H3478}, saying {H559}, Oh that {H518} thou wouldest bless {H1288} me indeed {H1288}, and enlarge {H7235} my coast {H1366}, and that thine hand {H3027} might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep {H6213} me from evil {H7451}, that it may not grieve {H6087} me! And God {H430} granted {H935} him that which he requested {H7592}.

Ya'betz called on the God of Isra'el: "Please bless me by enlarging my territory. May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm, so that it will not cause me pain [Hebrew: 'atzbi]." God granted his request.

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.

And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.

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Cross-References

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  • Psalms 116:1 (58 votes)

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  • Isaiah 41:10 (44 votes)

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