1 Chronicles 27:13The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his division were Twenty-four thousand.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The tenth month (Tebeth, winter) required hardy leadership. Maharai from Netophah commanded through harsh seasons. Modern Israel, Jerusalem area.
The emotion here: completing a comprehensive record with satisfaction
The original word
eleph (אֶלֶף) — thousand, representing organized military strength
Why it matters
Netophah was a small village, yet produced one of Israel's greatest warriors
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:13
The tenth month was winter - the hardest time to maintain military readiness
Common misconceptionPeople think these numbers show Israel's military might, but they actually show David's wisdom in preventing any one person from controlling too much power.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 27:13 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 organization, leadership, tribal identity. Notable phrases: tenth captain; Maharai the Netophathite; Zerahites.
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— 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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