1 Chronicles 1:14and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The Chronicler lists Canaanite tribes that occupied the Promised Land before Israel. Each name represents a people group with distinct culture and gods...
The emotion here: methodical preservation of historical record
The original word
Yebusi (יְבוּסִי) — the Jebusite, inhabitants of ancient Jerusalem before David conquered it
Why it matters
The Jebusites controlled Jerusalem for 400 years before David captured it
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:14
These aren't random names — they're Israel's future neighbors and enemies
Common misconceptionThese are just meaningless ancient names, but each represents a real people group that shaped Israel's destiny — including the Jebusites who built the city David would make his capital.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:14
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:14 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, nations. Notable phrases: Jebusite; Amorite; Girgashite.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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