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Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border! May your hand be with me, and may you keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” God granted him that which he requested.
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Verse 10. For. To reward his piety and vow. Othoniel obtained Cariath-sepher, and Axa, the daugher of Caleb. Joshua 15:17. Calmet.—Jabes imitated holy Jacob, (Genesis 28) and both desired temporal blessings, for their advancement in virtue. Worthington.
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).
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