1 Chronicles 26:4Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The chronicler is documenting the organized temple service under King David, recording how families were assigned specific duties in God's house. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: reverent duty recording God's faithful organization
The original word
bekowr (בְּכוֹר) — firstborn, carrying inheritance rights and family leadership
Why it matters
Obed-Edom was originally a Philistine who became so blessed by God that his family became permanent temple servants
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 26:4
This isn't just a boring list — it's proof that God remembers and honors faithful service across generations
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring, but this shows God's detailed care for families who serve Him — every name mattered to Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 26:4
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 26:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 26:4 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: Obed-Edom had sons.
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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