4:9 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.” ¹  4:10 Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only ²  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!” ³  God answered his prayer. ⁴