1 Chronicles 2:37and Zabad became the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal became the father of Obed,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. A scribe carefully copies genealogical records, preserving family lines after the Babylonian exile scattered the people across the ancient Near East...
The emotion here: reverent duty while copying sacred family records
The original word
holid (הוֹלִיד) — to beget, give life to; emphasizes the active role in continuing the lineage
Why it matters
These genealogies were essential for land inheritance rights when Jews returned from exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:37
Every 'ordinary' name listed here was somebody's beloved son, with hopes and dreams
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but they prove God keeps His promises across generations and that every ordinary life matters in His plan.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:37
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:37 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:37 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 genealogy, 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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