Old Testament Prayers
Jabez's Prayer
Enlarge My Coast
Description
Jabez, whose name meant 'pain,' prayed for God's blessing, enlarged territory, guidance, and protection from evil. God granted his request—a model of bold, believing prayer.
Key Verses
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.