1 Chronicles 14:4These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. King David's palace. The royal chronicler records the names of children born after David captured Jerusalem, establishing his dynasty in the city that would bear God's temple.
The emotion here: methodical pride in recording royal heritage
The original word
yāled (יָלַד) — to bear, bring forth; emphasizes the active process of giving life
Why it matters
Nathan listed here is the prophet who would later confront David about Bathsheba
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 14:4
Solomon is listed last among four sons, not indicating future kingship priority
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as 'boring lists,' but these names represent God's faithfulness across generations and real families who shaped history.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 14:4
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 14:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 14:4 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, blessing. Notable phrases: names of the children; Jerusalem.
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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