1 Chronicles 2:41and Shallum became the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah became the father of Elishama.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. A Chronicles writer continues meticulously recording names from damaged scrolls and oral traditions, knowing that every name represents a covenant promise kept.
The emotion here: careful faithfulness in preserving sacred memory
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — son, but also carries the weight of inheritance and covenant continuation
Why it matters
Many genealogical records were lost during the Babylonian destruction, making these preserved names precious
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:41
Jekamiah means 'Yahweh will establish' - even the names carried prophetic hope
Common misconceptionPeople think biblical genealogies are just male-dominated lists, but they actually show God working through broken families, foreigners, and unlikely heroes.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:41
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:41 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:41 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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