1 Chronicles 1:40The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler meticulously copies ancient records, preserving names of Edomite clans from Mount Seir in modern-day Jordan...
The emotion here: reverent duty to preserve every detail
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — son, but also descendant, family line, tribal identity
Why it matters
These Edomite names were preserved by Jewish scribes even though Edom was Israel's enemy
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:40
Every name here represents a real family that mattered enough to God to be recorded forever
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are boring filler, but they prove God keeps track of every family line—even enemy nations like Edom.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:40
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:40 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 Shobal; sons of Zibeon.
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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