Reference: Jabez

A descendant of Judah, whose high distinction among his brethren seems to have been owing to his prevalence in prayer, 1Ch 4:9-10.

affiction. (1.) A descendant of Judah, of whom it is recorded that "God granted him that which he requested" (1Ch 4:9-10).

(2.) A place inhabited by several families of the scribes (1Ch 2:55).

1. A city in Judah occupied by scribes, the descendants of Caleb (1Ch 2:55). 2. A man of the family of Judah, noted for his 'honourable' character (1Ch 4:9 ff.); called Ya'b

Ja'bez

1. City in which the various families of the scribes dwelt. 1Ch 2:55. Not identified.

2. A descendant of Judah, said to be more honourable than his brethren. He prayed to the God of Israel that He would bless him, and enlarge his border; that God's hand might be with him, and keep him from evil that it might not grieve him. God granted that which he requested. 1Ch 4:9-10. It is a beautiful instance of individual faith, which rose to the privileges of God's earthly people, and counted on the God of Israel.

Ja'bez

(sorrow).

1. Apparently a place at which the families of the scribes resided who belonged to the families of the Kenites.

1Ch 2:55

2. The name occurs again in the genealogies of Judah,

1Ch 4:9-10

in a passage of remarkable detail inserted in a genealogy again connected with Bethlehem. ver. 4.