1 Chronicles 4:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 4:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 4:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 4:10 — KJV
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Oh...: Heb. If thou wilt, etc keep...: Heb. do me”
— 1 Chronicles 4:10 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 4:10 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 4:10
“When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:10: god, bless, thine
“This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. deliver...: Heb. shut thee up”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:10: god, israel, thine
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:10: israel, saying, hand
“And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; a multitude...: Heb. an assembly of people”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:10: god, bless, might
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:10: god, saying, wouldest
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