1 Chronicles 2:7The sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. A scribe records Israel's family history, noting even the shameful stories. Modern Israel.
The emotion here: dutiful sadness, recording painful family history
The original word
ʿākar (עָכַר) — to trouble, bring disaster, literally 'to muddy waters'
Why it matters
Achan's name was changed to Achar ('troubler') in this genealogy as permanent shame
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:7
This genealogy was written for exiles rebuilding - even shameful ancestors are remembered
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just boring genealogy, but it's actually showing that God's people have always struggled with sin - your family's failures don't disqualify you from God's story.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:7
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:7 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, consequences. Notable phrases: troubler of Israel; devoted thing.
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
Your reflection
What does 1 Chronicles 2:7 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "resting"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.