1 Chronicles 4:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jabez was a very good man, who was better than his brothers. His mother said, “I have named him Jabez because I was in much pain when I had him.”

Cross References

Acts 17:11

The people in Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. They were so glad to hear the message Paul told them. They studied the Scriptures every day to make sure that what they heard was really true.

1 Samuel 4:21

She named the baby Ichabod, that is to say, “Israel’s glory has been taken away.” She did this because God’s Holy Box was taken away and because both her father-in-law and her husband were dead.

Genesis 34:19

Shechem was very happy to do what Dinah’s brothers asked. Shechem was the most honored man in his family.

1 Chronicles 7:23

Then Ephraim had sexual relations with his wife. She became pregnant and had a son. Ephraim named this new son Beriah because something bad had happened to his family.

Genesis 35:18

Rachel died while giving birth to the son. Before dying, she named the boy Benoni. But Jacob called him Benjamin.

Genesis 3:16

Then God said to the woman, “I will cause you to have much trouble when you are pregnant. And when you give birth to children, you will have much pain. You will want your husband very much, but he will rule over you.”

Isaiah 43:4

You are precious to me, and I have given you a special place of honor. I love you. That’s why I am willing to trade others, to give up whole nations, to save your life.

1 Chronicles 4:8

Koz was the father of Anub and Hazzobebah. Koz also was the father of the tribes of Aharhel. Aharhel was Harum’s son.

1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez prayed to the God of Israel and said, “I pray that you would bless me and give me more land! Be near me and don’t let anyone hurt me! Then I will not have any pain.” God gave Jabez what he asked for.

Proverbs 23:25

Make both of your parents happy. Give your mother that same joy.