1 Chronicles 26:16To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watch against watch.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. King David's final years organizing temple service. Chronicler recording precise guard assignments for Solomon's future temple in Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: methodical reverence while recording God's house organization
The original word
mishmar (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard post or watch, implying vigilant responsibility
Why it matters
The gate of Shallecheth may have been where temple refuse was carried out
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 26:16
This is David's legacy planning — organizing worship for generations he'd never see
Common misconceptionPeople skip these verses as boring details, but they show God cares about organization and every job in His house has dignity and purpose.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 26:16
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 26:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 26:16 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is the Temple. 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple service, organization. Notable phrases: gate of Shallecheth; watch against watch.
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
Your reflection
What does 1 Chronicles 26:16 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "resting"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.