The document discusses Jabez, a biblical figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, highlighting his honorable nature and the meaning of his name, which signifies pain. It elaborates on the prayer of Jabez, emphasizing requests for blessings, expanded territory, God's presence, protection from evil, and not causing pain. Ultimately, the text concludes with a note that God granted Jabez's requests.

1. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family.
A. Nothing is known. There are only
three references to “Jabez” in
Scripture.
1. I Chronicles 2:55 – Place
2. I Chronicles 4:9,10 - Person.

2. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family.
B. “Jabez was more honorable
than his brothers”
1. Heb. kabed means primarily “heavy.”
It can have the sense of that which is
literally heavy, that which is serious
and noble - i.e. honorable.

3. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family.
C. Jabez means lit. “He will cause
pain”
1. His mother called his name
Jabez, saying, “Because I
bore him in pain.”

4. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez.
A. “Oh, that You would bless me
indeed...”
1. We are blessed in obedience
(Revelation 22:14).
2. Blessings in Christ.
(Ephesians 1:3).

5. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez.
B. “...And enlarge my territory...”
1. Abounding in our service to
the Lord. (Colossians
2:6,7; I Corinthians 15:58).

6. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez.
C. “...Your hand would be with me...”
1. God is always with us
(Matthew 28:19,20).
2. Paul’s confidence in God’s hand
(II Timothy 4:16-18).

7. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez.
D. “... Keep me from evil...”
1. Jesus’ prayer. (Matthew 6:13).
2. He keeps our feet from falling. (Psalm
56:13; 116:7-9).
3. He will not allow us to be tempted above
our ability. (I Corinthians 10:13).

8. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez.
E. “...That I may not cause pain!”
1. Love does no harm.
(Romans 13:8-10).
2. Weep with those who
weep. (Rom. 12:15-
18).

9. Prayer of Jabez
(I Chronicles 4:9,10)
“...So God granted him
what he requested.”
• I John 5:14,15