1 Chronicles 19:5Then there went certain persons, and told David how the men were served. He sent to meet them; for the men were greatly ashamed. The king said, "Stay at Jericho until your beards have grown, and then return."
The setting
Jerusalem palace, ~990 BC. Messengers arrive with shocking news. David immediately sends word to Jericho oasis—a place of healing and waiting until his ambassadors' beards grow back.
The emotion here: moved by David's compassionate leadership in crisis
The original word
bōsh (בּוֹשׁ) — deep shame that affects one's core identity and social standing
Why it matters
Jericho was a resort town with palm trees and springs, perfect for private recovery
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 19:5
David didn't just say 'get over it'—he provided a specific place and time for dignified restoration
Common misconceptionPeople think David was just being nice, but he was actually showing brilliant crisis leadership—protecting his men's dignity while they healed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 19:5
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 19:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 19:5 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include compassion, restoration, dignity. Notable phrases: greatly ashamed; Stay at Jericho. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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