[4:1] These are some of the descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
[4:2] Shobal was the father of Reaiah, who was the father of Jahath, the father of Ahumai and Lahad, the ancestors of the people who lived in Zorah.
[4:5] Ashhur, who founded the town of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
[4:6] He and Naarah had four sons: Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.
[4:7] Ashhur and Helah had three sons: Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.
[4:8] Koz was the father of Anub and Zobebah, and the ancestor of the clans descended from Aharhel son of Harum.
[4:9] There was a man named Jabez, who was the most respected member of his family. His mother had given him the name Jabez, because his birth had been very painful.
[4:10] But Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, “Bless me, God, and give me much land. Be with me and keep me from anything evil that might cause me pain.” And God gave him what he prayed for.