1 Chronicles 2:53The families of Kiriath Jearim: The Ithrites, and the Puthites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. Ezra's scribes carefully document every family cluster to rebuild the social fabric of Israel...
The emotion here: methodical urgency to rebuild broken community
The original word
mishpachot (מִשְׁפָּחוֹת) — extended family clans, not just nuclear families
Why it matters
The Zorathites included Samson's family line — this genealogy connects to the strongest man in Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:53
Each family name represents a distinct profession or geographic specialty passed down for centuries
Common misconceptionThese seem like random ancient names, but they're actually documenting the restoration of Israel's entire social structure after 70 years of exile.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:53
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:53 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:53 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: families of Kiriath Jearim; Zorathites.
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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