1 Chronicles 23:22Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters only: and their brothers the sons of Kish took them to wife.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The chronicler records an unusual situation: Eleazar died without sons, only daughters. His nephews married their cousins to preserve the family's temple duties and inheritance rights. Modern location: Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: respectful recording of God's provision for every family line
The original word
banot (בָּנוֹת) — daughters, showing that women could inherit spiritual responsibilities when no sons existed
Why it matters
This type of marriage preserved both family lineage and the specific Levitical duties assigned to that branch
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 23:22
This isn't just about marriage customs — it shows God's concern that every family line maintains its role in worship
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient marriage customs, but it's actually showing how God ensures His work continues even when the expected leaders aren't available.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 23:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 23:22 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, inheritance, family lineage. Notable phrases: had no sons; daughters only.
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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