1 Chronicles 4:9 web — Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow."

World English Bible

"Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow.""

— 1 Chronicles 4:9, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

6

Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

7

The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.

8

Hakkoz became the father of Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

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Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow."

10

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

11

Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

12

Eshton became the father of Beth Rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These are the men of Recah.

1 Chronicles 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:9 say?
1 Chronicles 4:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow."”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 4:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:9 in?
1 Chronicles 4:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 4:9?
1 Chronicles 4:9 reads (WEB): “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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