1 Chronicles 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 4:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 4:9 — KJV
“And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. Jabez: that is, Sorrowful”
— 1 Chronicles 4:9 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 4:9 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 4:9
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:9: called, name, saying
“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:9: mother, called, name
“And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed. Noah: Gr. Noe: that is Rest, or, Comfort”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:9: called, name, saying
“And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him. Esek: that is, Contention”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:9: called, name, saying
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:9: called, name, because
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