1 Chronicles 4:10

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 4:1-43

Chapter 4In chapter four, we follow another line from Caleb through one of his sons called Er. And you get a different line of Caleb from that which was earlier given. Now in this particular line in verse nine, as we've been listing a lot of names, suddenly he pauses on one fellow who stands out. Now in all of these names, suddenly you get a man and he stands out. Now why does one stand out above the other?Jabez was more honourable than his brothers: and his mother called his name Jabez,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 4:1-43

1 Chronicles 4:9 . Jabez, dolour, grief, anguish. He was honourable; the same with Othniel, according to the Targumists. 1 Chronicles 4:22 . Jokim, &c. These four probably resided in Moab, about the time of Elimelech. Ruth 1:2. REFLECTIONS. In the vast line of great men and of princes, mentioned in the tribe of Judah, no one here claims so particular attention as Jabez. He was more honourable than his brethren. They, as well as he, were princes by birth; and though he might excel... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 4:1-43

1 Chronicles 4:1-43The sons of Judah.Survey of the genealogyI. How great the obscurity of most men!II. What folly to seek place and power only here!III. How needful to secure renown hereafter! “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven,” said the dying Haller, when friends congratulated him on the honour of receiving a visit from the Emperor Joseph II. (James Wolfendale.) read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

1 Chronicles 4:9-10And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren.JabezWe know nothing whatsoever of the Jabez here commemorated beyond what we find in these two verses. But this is enough to mark him out as worthy, in no ordinary degree, of being admired and imitated. There is a depth and a comprehensiveness in the registered prayer of this unknown individual--unknown except from that prayer--which should suffice to make him a teacher of the righteous in every generation. Let us now take the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 4:10

1Ch 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. Ver. 10. And Jabez called on the God of Israel. ] Upon the point of some warlike exploit: or in some great exigency. And hence he was "more honourable"; 1Ch 4:9 he prayed earnestly, and sped accordingly. Oh that thou wouldest... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Chronicles 4:10

called: 1 Chronicles 16:8, Genesis 12:8, Job 12:4, Psalms 55:16, Psalms 99:6, Psalms 116:2-Numbers :, Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 10:12-2 Chronicles :, 1 Corinthians 1:2 the God: Genesis 32:28, Genesis 33:20, 1 Samuel 1:17, Isaiah 41:17 Oh that: etc. Heb. If thou wilt, etc. Luke 19:42 bless me: Genesis 12:2, Genesis 32:26, Psalms 72:17, Acts 3:26, Ephesians 1:3 enlarge: Joshua 17:14-Job :, Judges 1:27-Zephaniah :, Proverbs 10:22 thine hand: Psalms 119:173, Isaiah 41:10, John 10:28 that thou:... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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.Called — When he was undertaking some great and dangerous service.Enlarge — Drive out these Canaanites, whom thou hast commanded us to root out.Grieve — That it may not oppress and overcome me: more is understood than is expressed. He... read more