1 Chronicles 4:10

New International Reader's Version

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel. He said, “I wish you would bless me. I wish you would give me more territory. Let your power protect me. Keep me from harm. Then I won’t have any pain.” God gave him what he asked for.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

“I will make you into a great nation. And I will bless you. I will make your name great. You will be a blessing to others.

Genesis 12:8

From there, Abram went on toward the hills east of Bethel. He set up his tent there. Bethel was to the west, and Ai was to the east. Abram built an altar there and called on the name of the Lord.

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a promise. He said, “May God be with me. May he watch over me on this journey I’m taking. May he give me food to eat and clothes to wear.

Genesis 28:21

May he do as he has promised so that I can return safely to my father’s home. Then you, Lord, will be my God.

Genesis 32:26

Then the man said, “Let me go. It is morning.” But Jacob replied, “I won’t let you go unless you bless me.”

Genesis 32:27

The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered.

Genesis 32:28

Then the man said, “Your name will not be Jacob anymore. Instead, it will be Israel. You have wrestled with God and with people. And you have won.”

Genesis 33:20

He also set up an altar there. He named it El Elohe Israel.

Genesis 48:16

He is the Angel who has saved me from all harm. May he bless these boys. May they be called by my name. May they also be called by the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac. And may the number of them greatly increase on the earth.”

1 Chronicles 16:8

Give praise to the Lord. Make his name known. Tell the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 4:11

Kelub was the brother of Shuhah and the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.

1 Chronicles 4:9

Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez. She had said, “I was in a lot of pain when he was born.”

Job 12:4

“My friends laugh at me all the time, even though I called out to God and he answered. My friends laugh at me, even though I’m honest and right.

Psalm 119:173

May your hand be ready to help me, because I have chosen to obey your rules.

Psalm 121:7

The Lord will keep you from every kind of harm. He will watch over your life.

Psalm 145:19

He satisfies the needs of those who have respect for him. He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 21:4

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him. You promised him days that would never end.

Psalm 51:12

Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you. Give me a spirit that obeys you so that I will keep going.

Psalm 51:8

Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.” That will bring me joy and gladness. Let the body you have broken be glad.

Psalm 55:16

But I call out to God. And the Lord saves me.

Psalm 65:2

All people will come to you, because you hear and answer prayer.

Psalm 72:17

May the king’s name be remembered forever. May his fame last as long as the sun shines. Then all nations will be blessed because of him. They will call him blessed.

Psalm 99:6

Moses and Aaron were two of his priests. Samuel was one of those who worshiped him. They called out to the Lord. And he answered them.

Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work.

Proverbs 30:8

Keep lies far away from me. Don’t make me either poor or rich, but give me only the bread I need each day.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.

Isaiah 41:17

“Those who are poor and needy search for water. But there isn’t any. Their tongues are dry because they are thirsty. But I will help them. I am the Lord. I will not desert them. I am Israel’s God.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call out to me. I will answer you. I will tell you great things you do not know. And unless I do, you wouldn’t be able to find out about them.”

Matthew 26:75

Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said. “The rooster will crow,” Jesus had told him. “Before it does, you will say three times that you don’t know me.” Peter went outside. He broke down and cried.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’

Luke 19:42

He said, “I wish you had known today what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

John 10:28

I give them eternal life, and they will never die. No one will steal them out of my hand.

John 21:17

Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He answered, “Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Acts 3:26

God raised up Jesus, who serves him. God sent him first to you. He did it to bless you. He wanted to turn each of you from your evil ways.”

Romans 12:9

Love must be honest and true. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard that you obey God. So you have filled me with joy. I want you to be wise about what is good. And I want you to have nothing to do with what is evil.

1 Corinthians 1:2

We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. You have been made holy because you belong to Christ Jesus. God has chosen you to be his holy people. He has done the same for all people everywhere who pray to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is their Lord and ours.

Ephesians 1:3

Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Those blessings come from the heavenly world. They belong to us because we belong to Christ.

Ephesians 3:20

God is able to do far more than we could ever ask for or imagine. He does everything by his power that is working in us.

Ephesians 4:30

Do not make God’s Holy Spirit mourn. The Holy Spirit is the proof that you belong to God. And the Spirit is the proof that God will set you completely free.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli answered, “Go in peace. May the God of Israel give you what you have asked him for.”

1 Samuel 1:20

So after some time, Hannah became pregnant. She had a baby boy. She said, “I asked the Lord for him.” So she named him Samuel.

1 Samuel 1:26

Hannah said to Eli, “Pardon me, sir. I’m the woman who stood here beside you praying to the Lord. And that’s just as sure as you are alive.

1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this child. The Lord has given me what I asked him for.