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1 Chronicles 4:9

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And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 4:7

    And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

  2. 1 Chronicles 4:8

    And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

  3. 1 Chronicles 4:10

    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.

  4. 1 Chronicles 4:11

    And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

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