1 Chronicles 1:48Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his place.
The setting
Rehoboth by the River (possibly Euphrates), ancient Edom. Shaul becomes king of a kingdom that will eventually bow to David...
The emotion here: patient chronicling of divine providence through human history
The original word
nāhār (נָהָר) — river, flowing stream, the great rivers like Euphrates
Why it matters
Rehoboth by the River suggests this king ruled territory extending to major trade routes
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:48
Shaul is a Hebrew name in Edomite royal line — showing cultural mixing in ancient times
Common misconceptionThese seem like throwaway verses, but they demonstrate God's meticulous care in preserving even non-Israelite royal records for His purposes.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:48
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:48 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:48 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: Samlah 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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