1 Chronicles 1:30Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,
The setting
Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~400 BC. Names that seem obscure to modern readers were well-known tribal centers and trading posts across ancient Arabia, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Yemen.
The emotion here: patient determination to honor every name God preserved
The original word
Têmā' (תֵּימָא) — Tema, meaning 'south country' or 'desert region'
Why it matters
Tema was a major oasis and trading hub on the incense route mentioned in Job
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:30
These 'forgotten' names represent thriving civilizations that lasted over 1,000 years
Common misconceptionMost people skip these verses as 'filler,' but God recorded each name to show that even the most obscure person matters enough to be remembered forever in His word.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:30
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:30 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, heritage. Notable phrases: Mishma; Dumah; Massa.
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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