1 Chronicles 14:5and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David's household continues growing as God blesses his reign with children, each name representing covenant promise and royal succession possibilities.
The emotion here: careful documentation with reverence for God's blessing
The original word
Elpelet (אֶלְפֶּלֶט) — God delivers; a theophoric name showing faith despite political uncertainty
Why it matters
Elishua means 'God is salvation,' showing David named his son with theological intention
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 14:5
These seemingly random names all contain references to God's character and promises
Common misconceptionModern readers see this as administrative record-keeping, but ancient readers understood these as declarations of faith and divine blessing.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 14:5
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 14:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 14:5 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: Ibhar; Elishua; Elpelet.
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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