1 Chronicles 25:9Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah; he and his brothers and sons were twelve:
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The sacred lots have spoken. Asaph's family - grandfather, sons, and relatives - step forward as the first worship team selected...
The emotion here: careful precision while honoring the significance of each family's calling
The original word
mishpachah (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — extended family clan serving together across generations
Why it matters
Asaph wrote 12 psalms and his descendants led temple worship for over 500 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 25:9
Joseph here is Asaph's son, not the patriarch - this shows multiple generations serving God together
Common misconceptionPeople assume this Joseph is the famous patriarch, but it's actually Asaph's son - showing how God calls entire family lines to serve Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 25:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 25:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 25:9 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 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include organization, temple service. Notable phrases: first lot; Asaph; Joseph.
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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