1 Chronicles 2:13and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. A scribe carefully records family records for Jews returning from Babylonian exile, establishing their tribal inheritance rights in modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: dutiful preservation of sacred history for exiles rebuilding identity
The original word
yalad (יָלַד) — to beget, bear children; emphasizes the ongoing generational covenant
Why it matters
Eliab was tall and impressive-looking, causing even Samuel to think he was God's chosen king
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:13
This genealogy was written 400 years after David's death to prove legitimacy to Persian authorities
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are boring filler, but this was life-or-death documentation proving which families could reclaim their ancestral lands after exile.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:13
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:13 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, family. Notable phrases: sons of Jesse.
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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