1 Chronicles 26:3Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~960 BC. The completion of Meshelemiah's family roster — seven sons total, a number of completeness. Each son received his portion of temple duties...
The emotion here: satisfaction at recording divine completeness
The original word
sheba' (שֶׁבַע) — seven, the number representing divine completeness and covenant
Why it matters
Seven sons was considered a sign of divine blessing in ancient Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 26:3
Ending with the seventh son signals God's complete provision for this family's service
Common misconceptionThis looks like the end of a boring list, but seven sons represents God's perfect provision — the Chronicler is showing that God completely equipped this family for their sacred calling.
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 26:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 26:3 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 family lineage, temple service. Notable phrases: Elam the fifth.
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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