1 Chronicles 11:47Eliel, and Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
The setting
Israel, ~1000 BC. The chronicler completes his careful record of David's thirty-seven mighty men, ending with three more faithful warriors.
The emotion here: satisfaction at completing the sacred record
The original word
Metsobayah (מְצוֹבָיָה) — from Mezobaite, possibly meaning 'garrison' or 'standing place'
Why it matters
This concludes a list of exactly thirty-seven mighty men who formed David's elite guard
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 11:47
The list ends quietly but completely - every promised name is recorded
Common misconceptionPeople think these lists are just ancient record-keeping, but they're God's promise that faithful service is never forgotten, even if you're the last name on the list.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 11:47 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 11:47 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 genealogy, David's mighty men. Notable phrases: Eliel; Obed; Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
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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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