· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 2:31The sons of Appaim: Ishi. The sons of Ishi: Sheshan. The sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

The setting

Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler carefully records family lines of the tribe of Judah, ensuring no family is forgotten after the exile...

The emotion here: reverent determination to preserve every family's place in God's story

The original word

ben (בֵּן) — son, but implies continuation of covenant promises through generations

Why it matters

This genealogy was crucial for determining property rights when exiles returned from Babylon

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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:31

Every name represents a family that survived 70 years of exile and returned home

Common misconceptionMost people skip genealogies as boring, but they prove God keeps detailed records of ordinary families. Your name matters to Him too.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 2:31 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability10%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:lineagefamily heritage

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1 Chronicles 2:31 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, family heritage. Notable phrases: sons of Appaim; sons of Ishi.

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