1 Chronicles 2:52Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler meticulously records tribal lineages as returning exiles rebuild their identity...
The emotion here: determined to preserve identity after exile
The original word
aben (אָבֵן) — father, but also founder or originator of a place
Why it matters
Kiriath Jearim was where the ark of the covenant stayed for 20 years before David moved it
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:52
These aren't just names — they're property rights and tribal inheritance claims
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but they're legal documents proving land rights and tribal membership for returning exiles.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:52
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:52 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:52 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: Shobal; Menuhoth.
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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