1 Chronicles 2:39and Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah,
The setting
Ancient Jerusalem, ~400 BC. A chronicler completes another section of the tribal records, ensuring that each family's place in Israel's covenant community is permanently documented...
The emotion here: quiet satisfaction in faithfully recording God's preservation of His people
The original word
Eleasah (אֶלְעָשָׂה) — God has made, showing parents' faith that God creates each new life with purpose
Why it matters
Helez means 'strength' and was also the name of one of David's mighty warriors
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:39
The repetitive rhythm mirrors the steady faithfulness of God across generations
Common misconceptionThis seems like meaningless repetition, but it's actually a celebration - every name represents God's faithfulness to keep His covenant promises despite exile and disaster.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:39
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:39 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:39 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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