1 Chronicles 2:40and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The temple has been rebuilt. A scribe carefully records names from ancient family records, ensuring no lineage is forgotten after the Babylonian exile.
The emotion here: reverent determination to preserve what was nearly lost
The original word
yalad (יָלַד) — to bear, bring forth; emphasizes the continuing of a family line
Why it matters
Genealogies were crucial for land inheritance rights and temple service eligibility after the exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:40
Each 'begat' represents a family that survived wars, famines, and exile to continue the line
Common misconceptionMost people skip genealogies as boring lists, but they're actually survival stories - proof that God preserved His people through impossible circumstances.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:40
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:40 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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