Called — When he was undertaking some great and dangerous service. Enlarge — Drive out these Canaanites, whom thou hast commanded us to root out. Grieve — That it may not oppress and overcome me: more is understood than is expressed. He useth this expression in allusion to his name, which signifies grief. And God granted, &c. — Prospered him remarkably in his undertakings, in his studies, in his worldly business, and in his conflicts with the Canaanites.
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1 Chronicles 4:10
10 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.