1 Chronicles 4:10
“Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow!" God granted him that which he requested.”
— 1 Chronicles 4:10
About this verse
1 Chronicles 4:10 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to Jabez. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the prayer genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prayer, blessing, divine favor, expansion. Notable phrases: called on the God of Israel; bless me indeed; enlarge my border; your hand might be with me. This verse is a prayer.
Speaker
Jabez
Era
Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prayer
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