1 Chronicles 1:20Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The Chronicler continues his meticulous record, listing Arabian tribes descended from Joktan. These names represent real people groups still existing in his day...
The emotion here: methodical devotion to preserving every detail of God's faithfulness
The original word
hōlîd (הוֹלִיד) — became father of, caused to be born, emphasizing the active role in continuing the line
Why it matters
Joktan's descendants settled in southern Arabia, and some of these tribal names appear in ancient inscriptions
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:20
Every name listed was a real person who lived, loved, and passed on both DNA and faith
Common misconceptionThese names seem random, but each represents a fulfilled promise that Abraham's descendants would become 'many nations' — God kept track of every single one.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:20
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:20 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, lineage. Notable phrases: Joktan became the father; Almodad; Sheleph.
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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