1 Chronicles 2:35Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant as wife; and she bore him Attai.
The setting
Ancient Israel, a Jewish father gives his daughter to his Egyptian servant in marriage — a shocking breach of social norms that preserved his family line. Modern-day Israel/Palestine region.
The emotion here: carefully documenting God's surprising inclusion of outsiders
The original word
nathan (נָתַן) — gave, but implies deliberate transfer of authority and blessing
Why it matters
This marriage created legal heirs when having no sons meant family extinction in ancient Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:35
The daughter had to agree to this — she chose to marry beneath her social status to save her father's legacy
Common misconceptionPeople think the Bible is against interracial marriage, but here God preserves an Israelite line through an Egyptian servant — and this lineage is recorded as blessed.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:35 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:35 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 lineage, inheritance, cultural inclusion, marriage. Notable phrases: gave his daughter; as wife; she bore him.
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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