1 Chronicles 1:33The sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler completes this section of Abraham's extended family tree, ensuring no one is forgotten...
The emotion here: satisfied completion while honoring the full scope of Abraham's legacy
The original word
kol-'elleh (כָל־אֵלֶּה) — all these, emphasizing completeness and inclusion
Why it matters
Ephah's descendants became merchant traders who brought gold and frankincense to Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:33
The phrase 'all these' emphasizes that God counts and remembers every person, even distant relatives
Common misconceptionPeople think these lists prove some families matter more than others, but they actually show God's inclusive love for all peoples connected to His promises.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:33
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:33 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:33 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 Midian; sons of Keturah.
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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