Keraia
People

Jabez

Jabez, who was more honorable than his brothers, cried out to God, who granted his request to enlarge his territory and keep him from harm.

The name Jabez means “sorrow; trouble”

MaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:9; only referred to as Jabez (יַעְבֵּץ); son of Koz(?); a brother of Anub(?), Zobebah(?) and Harum(?).

Glossary entries

Jabez (Person)

Family members

Father

Koz

Siblings

Anub Harum Zobebah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 4:9
    Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 4:10
    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.