1 Chronicles 26:31Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~970 BC. David's final years organizing temple service. Chronicler documenting administrative details for post-exile restoration...
The emotion here: methodical preservation of sacred order
The original word
darash (דרש) — sought out, investigated, examined carefully
Why it matters
This was written 400 years after David's death to help returning exiles rebuild proper worship
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 26:31
The 40th year reference shows this happened just before David's death at age 70
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' genealogies, but they were lifelines for exiles returning from Babylon - proof of their right to serve God and inherit land.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 26:31
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 26:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 26:31 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, administration. Notable phrases: fortieth year of the reign.
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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