1 Chronicles 1:36The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler traces Amalek's lineage — the grandson of Esau who would become Israel's archenemies for centuries...
The emotion here: soberly documenting how family wounds can spawn generational conflict
The original word
Amalek (עֲמָלֵק) — literally 'dweller in the valley,' became synonymous with unprovoked hatred
Why it matters
Amalek attacked Israel's weakest members during the Exodus, establishing a pattern of targeting the vulnerable
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:36
This genealogy shows how family conflicts can echo through generations — Amalek's hatred traces back to Esau's lost birthright
Common misconceptionPeople see Amalek as random enemies, but they were family — showing how unresolved sibling rivalry can poison generations.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:36
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:36 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 Eliphaz.
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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