1 Chronicles 11:28Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The Chronicler continues his memorial list, ensuring small-town warriors from Tekoa and Anathoth are remembered alongside the famous in modern Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: careful precision in honoring each warrior's legacy
The original word
Teqoa (תְּקוֹעַ) — literally 'pitching of tents,' a small town south of Jerusalem
Why it matters
Tekoa was Amos the prophet's hometown, showing God uses people from small places
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 11:28
Your hometown is listed with your name — your origins matter to God's story
Common misconceptionPeople think listing hometowns is just ancient record-keeping, but it shows God values where you come from and wants your story remembered.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 11:28
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 11:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 11:28 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 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include military organization, tribal identity. Notable phrases: Ira the son of Ikkesh; Abiezer the Anathothite.
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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