· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 24:21Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief.

The setting

Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David's scribes meticulously record priestly divisions in the newly established temple system...

The emotion here: methodical reverence while preserving sacred order

The original word

rosh (רֹאשׁ) — head, chief, leader with authority and responsibility

Why it matters

This genealogical system survived 400 years of exile and was still used when Jews returned

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 24:21

Every name represented a family responsible for temple service one week per year

Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are boring lists, but they're actually organizational charts ensuring every family knew their sacred duty and place in God's plan.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 24:21 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability10%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:levitical lineageleadership

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Open 1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:21 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 levitical lineage, leadership. Notable phrases: Rehabiah; sons of Rehabiah; Isshiah the chief.

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