1 Chronicles 2:36Attai became the father of Nathan, and Nathan became the father of Zabad,
The setting
The chronicler notes that the Egyptian servant's son had children who had children — the 'impossible' family line not only survived but thrived for generations. Modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: quiet amazement at how God weaves unlikely threads into His tapestry
The original word
holid (הוֹלִיד) — begot, caused to be born, but emphasizes continuing the generational blessing
Why it matters
Names like Nathan and Zabad show these descendants were fully integrated as Israelites, not second-class citizens
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:36
This isn't just a family tree — it's proof that God's plans succeed even through the most unlikely circumstances
Common misconceptionPeople see genealogies as proving God only works through 'pure' bloodlines, but this passage shows the opposite — God's greatest works often come through the most unexpected people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:36
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:36 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: became the father of.
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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