§ 02 · King James Bible

1 Chronicles 4:9

And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

Simple English

Jabez was more respected than his siblings. His mom named him Jabez because she had him with sadness.

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