1 Chronicles 4

NET

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.”


Darby

9 And Jabez was more honouredD2372 than his brethren; and his mother called his name JabezD2373, saying, Because I bore him with pain.


Darby Bible Notes

honoured - Or 'more honourable.' see Gen. 34.19. Jabez - Meaning, 'Causing pain.'


KJV

9 And JabezK2235was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.


KJV Bible Notes

Jabez: that is, sorrowful.