1 Chronicles 12:11Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,
The setting
Hebron area, southern Judah, ~1010 BC. The chronicler continues listing Gadite warriors, each representing clans that chose David over the established king Saul.
The emotion here: methodical appreciation for each contributor
The original word
Attai (עַתַּי) — 'timely' or 'opportune', suggesting one who acts at the right moment
Why it matters
The number rankings (sixth, seventh) likely indicate their order of arrival or military hierarchy, not importance
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 12:11
These middle-ranked warriors were equally essential — armies need lieutenants, not just generals
Common misconceptionPeople assume the higher numbers mean less importance, but military rankings often reflected specialization and timing, not value.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 12:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 12:11 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 lineage, warriors. Notable phrases: the sixth; the seventh.
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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