· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 2:2Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

The setting

Jerusalem, Israel, ~450 BC. The chronicler continues the roll call, each name representing thousands of families seeking to prove their heritage...

The emotion here: methodical care to include everyone

The original word

Yōsēp̄ (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, meaning 'he will add' - the favored son who saved them all

Why it matters

Dan and Naphtali were sons of Bilhah, Rachel's servant, making them half-brothers to Joseph

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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:2

The order mixes birth mothers - this isn't chronological but reflects post-exile tribal importance

Common misconceptionThis seems like random name-dropping, but each tribe had specific territories and temple duties that needed verification after exile.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 2:2 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability20%
Memorability30%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:genealogycovenant people

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1 Chronicles 2:2 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, covenant people. Notable phrases: Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin.

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