1 Chronicles 25:13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. Bukkiah receives the sixth lot for temple service. His grandfather Heman was David's seer. Three generations serving in worship. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: awe at recording how God works through family lines
The original word
Buqqiyyah (בֻּקִּיָּה) — emptying of Yahweh, from baqaq meaning 'to empty out'
Why it matters
Heman had 14 sons and 3 daughters all dedicated to temple music — the largest musical family in Scripture
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 25:13
Bukkiah's name means 'emptied by God' — suggesting one who pours himself out in worship
Common misconceptionPeople think these names are meaningless, but Bukkiah means 'emptied by Yahweh' — showing that even administrative lists contain deep spiritual truths about surrender.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 25:13
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 25:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 25:13 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 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include organization, temple service. Notable phrases: sixth to Bukkiah; sons and brothers; twelve.
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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