· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 24:13the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

The setting

Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The sacred lots continue falling. Huppah's family receives the 13th slot, Jeshebeab's the 14th...

The emotion here: methodical reverence, recording each sacred appointment

The original word

mishmereth (משמרת) — appointed watch, sacred duty assigned by God

Why it matters

Each priestly division served only 2 weeks per year, making their service incredibly precious

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 24:13

The 13th and 14th positions weren't leftovers — they were divine appointments with specific timing

Common misconceptionThese middle numbers seem less important, but in God's system, the 13th hour matters as much as the 1st — He sees your middle position.

The thread continues

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Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 24:13 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:priestly orderworship organization

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Open 1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:13 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 priestly order, worship organization. Notable phrases: Huppah; Jeshebeab.

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