· Translation: KJV

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

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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.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 1:14 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:genealogynations

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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.

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