1 Chronicles 2:9The sons also of Hezron, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. Three sons born to Hezron - each would start different tribal lines in Israel. Modern Israel.
The emotion here: amazed at how God works through ordinary families
The original word
yālad (יָלַד) — to bear, give birth, emphasizing the creative act of bringing forth life
Why it matters
Ram became ancestor to King David and ultimately Jesus Christ through this genealogy
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:9
One of these three sons would produce the most famous king in Israel's history
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies show God only works through 'special' families, but this shows He uses regular parents with multiple kids - each child's path matters to God's plan.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:9 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: sons of Hezron.
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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