Thematic Bible
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Children » Were named » From circumstances connected with their birth
With her dying breath, she named him Ben-Oni. But his father called him Benjamin instead.
The first came out reddish all over, like a hairy garment, so they named him Esau.
Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, "I experienced pain when I gave birth to him."
Jabez » The head of a family
Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, "I experienced pain when I gave birth to him." Jabez called out to the God of Israel, "If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!" God answered his prayer.
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jabez
Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, "I experienced pain when I gave birth to him." Jabez called out to the God of Israel, "If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!" God answered his prayer.