1 Chronicles 1:52chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. A scribe meticulously copies ancient records, preserving names of Edomite chiefs from centuries past in modern-day Jordan and southern Israel...
The emotion here: reverent duty while copying ancient records
The original word
allûph (אַלּוּף) — tribal chief or leader, literally 'one who leads a thousand'
Why it matters
Oholibamah was also the name of Esau's wife, showing how names passed through generations
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 1:52
These weren't Israelite leaders—God preserved the names of Israel's enemies' descendants
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies thinking they're just boring lists, but this preserves the names of Israel's traditional enemies—showing God cares about all peoples, not just the chosen ones.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 1:52
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 1:52 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 1:52 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, historical record. Notable phrases: chief Oholibamah; chief Elah; chief Pinon.
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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