1 Chronicles 1:32The sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bore Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba, and Dedan.
The setting
Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler includes even Abraham's later family, showing God's expansive view of lineage...
The emotion here: methodical dedication to recording every branch of God's people
The original word
pîlegesh (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — concubine, secondary wife with honored status
Why it matters
Sheba became the wealthy kingdom of modern-day Yemen, famous for gold and spices
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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:32
Keturah's sons received gifts from Abraham and founded nations that later brought wealth to Solomon's kingdom
Common misconceptionPeople assume Keturah's children were lesser because she was a concubine, but Abraham gave them gifts and they became prosperous nations that blessed Israel.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:32
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:32 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:32 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: sons of Keturah; Abraham's concubine.
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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