1 Chronicles 2:46Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bore Haran, and Moza, and Gazez; and Haran became the father of Gazez.
The setting
Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~450 BC. Scribes meticulously reconstruct tribal records from fragments and memory after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: methodical determination to preserve what was nearly lost
The original word
pilegesh (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — concubine, a secondary wife with legal but lesser status than primary wives
Why it matters
Concubines' children could inherit property and carry on family lines, making them legitimate heirs in ancient Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:46
This genealogy was life-or-death important — without tribal proof, returning exiles couldn't reclaim their ancestral lands
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but to exiles who lost everything, these names were proof of identity and land rights — literally their ticket home.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:46
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:46 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:46 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: Caleb's concubine; bore.
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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