1 Chronicles 2:30The sons of Nadab: Seled, and Appaim; but Seled died without children.
The setting
Ancient tribal territory, ~1000 BC. Seled's death without children means his inheritance passes to his brother, his name nearly forgotten...
The emotion here: solemn recognition of life's harsh realities
The original word
banim (בָּנִים) — children, but specifically sons who would carry the family name and inheritance
Why it matters
Dying without children meant your name and property disappeared from tribal records
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:30
The chronicler still recorded Seled's name even though he had no legacy
Common misconceptionPeople think biblical times only valued those who had children, but God still recorded Seled's name—proving every life matters regardless of offspring.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:30
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:30 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, childlessness, family heritage. Notable phrases: died without children.
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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