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
Read with care
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.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:31
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
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.
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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