1 Chronicles 1:47Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.
The setting
Ancient Masrekah (location unknown), pre-Israelite era. Another king dies, another takes his place in endless succession...
The emotion here: solemnly recording the brevity of human power
The original word
mālek (מָלַךְ) — to reign, rule as king, exercise royal authority
Why it matters
Masrekah's location is completely unknown today — entire cities vanish from history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:47
The stark repetition 'died... reigned' shows the relentless march of time through all kingdoms
Common misconceptionThis seems like random history, but it's showing that while earthly kingdoms rise and fall, God's kingdom through David's line will be eternal.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:47
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:47 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:47 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 succession, mortality. Notable phrases: Hadad died; reigned in his place.
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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