1 Chronicles 4:10

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Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, “Please bless me and give me more territory. May your power be with me and free me from evil so that I will not be in pain.” God gave him what he prayed for.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

I will make you a great nation, I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Genesis 12:8

He moved on to the hills east of Bethel, and he put up his tent—with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. He also built an altar to the Lord there and worshiped the Lord.

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a vow: “If God will be with me and will watch over me on my trip and give me food to eat and clothes to wear,

Genesis 28:21

and if I return safely to my father’s home, then the Lord will be my God.

Genesis 32:26

Then the man said, “Let me go; it’s almost dawn.” But Jacob answered, “I won’t let you go until you bless me.”

Genesis 32:27

So the man asked him, “What’s your name?” “Jacob,” he answered.

Genesis 32:28

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men—and you have won.”

Genesis 33:20

He set up an altar there and named it God Is the God of Israel.

Genesis 48:16

may the Messenger, who has rescued me from all evil, bless these boys. May they be called by my name and by the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac. May they have many children on the earth.”

1 Chronicles 16:8

“Give thanks to the Lord. Call on his name. Make known among the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 4:11

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

1 Chronicles 4:9

Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez [Painful], because she said that his birth was painful.

Job 12:4

I am a laughingstock to my neighbors. I am one who calls on God and expects an answer. A man of integrity, a man who is righteous, has become a laughingstock.

Psalm 119:173

Let your hand help me because I have chosen ⌞to follow⌟ your guiding principles.

Psalm 121:7

The Lord guards you from every evil. He guards your life.

Psalm 145:19

He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.

Psalm 21:4

He asked you for life. You gave him a long life, forever and ever.

Psalm 51:12

Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and provide me with a spirit of willing obedience.

Psalm 51:8

Let me hear ⌞sounds of⌟ joy and gladness. Let the bones that you have broken dance.

Psalm 55:16

But I call on God, and the Lord saves me.

Psalm 65:2

You are the one who hears prayers. Everyone will come to you.

Psalm 72:17

May his name endure forever. May his name continue as long as the sun ⌞shines⌟. May all nations be blessed through him and call him blessed.

Psalm 99:6

Moses and Aaron were among his priests. Samuel was among those who prayed to him. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.

Proverbs 10:22

It is the Lord’s blessing that makes a person rich, and hard work adds nothing to it.

Proverbs 30:8

Keep vanity and lies far away from me. Don’t give me either poverty or riches. Feed me ⌞only⌟ the food I need,

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:17

“The poor and needy are looking for water, but there is none. Their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to me, and I will answer you. I will tell you great and mysterious things that you do not know.

Matthew 26:75

Peter remembered what Jesus had said: “Before a rooster crows, you will say three times that you don’t know me.” Then Peter went outside and cried bitterly.

Matthew 6:13

Don’t allow us to be tempted. Instead, rescue us from the evil one.

Luke 19:42

He said, “If you had only known today what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden, so you cannot see it.

John 10:28

and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me.

John 21:17

Jesus asked him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” So Peter said to him, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus told him, “Feed my sheep.

Acts 3:26

God has brought his servant back to life and has sent him to you first. God did this to bless you by turning every one of you from your evil ways.”

Romans 12:9

Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard about your obedience and this makes me happy for you. I want you to do what is good and to avoid what is evil.

1 Corinthians 1:2

To God’s church that was made holy by Christ Jesus and called to be God’s holy people in the city of Corinth and to people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through Christ, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing that heaven has to offer.

Ephesians 3:20

Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.

Ephesians 4:30

Don’t give God’s Holy Spirit any reason to be upset with you. He has put his seal on you for the day you will be set free ⌞from the world of sin⌟.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from all harm and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. Take this seriously, and change the way you think and act.

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli replied, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your request.”

1 Samuel 1:20

Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel [God Hears], because she said, “I asked the Lord for him.”

1 Samuel 1:26

“Sir,” Hannah said, “as sure as you live, I’m the woman who stood here next to you and prayed to the Lord.

1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted my request.