The enlarging of the border of the good land in the prayer of Jabez signifies the enlarging of the border of the gaining of Christ and the enjoyment of Christ (cf. Phil. 3:8-14), who is the reality of the good land (see note Deut. 8:7¹). We all should have such a prayer, a prayer that God would enlarge the border of our enjoyment of Christ (cf. Eph. 3:14-19). See note 1 Chron. 4:40¹.

Others read, and Zohar.

As a type, the tribe of Simeon’s finding rich and good pasture and a spacious and quiet and peaceful land signifies that our enjoyment of Christ as our good land should be spacious, quiet, and peaceful.

Lit., son.

Lit., and Kenaz.

Lit., sons.

Or, the valley of craftsmen.

Lit., sons.