Jabez

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Judah(?) · named in 2 verses

the name means sorrowful Strong's Lexicon

Jabez, who was more honorable than his brothers, cried out to God, who granted his request to enlarge his territory and keep him from harm.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Affiction. (1.) A descendant of Judah, of whom it is recorded that "God granted him that which he requested" (1 Chr. 4:9, 10).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Parents Koz

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1 Chronicles 4:9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”
1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.