1 Chronicles 27:15The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The final entry in David's military calendar - the twelfth month captain completing the yearly cycle. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: satisfied completion as the chronicler records the full yearly cycle
The original word
chodesh (חֹדֶשׁ) — month, literally 'new moon,' marking time's faithful rhythm
Why it matters
Netophathite refers to Netophah, a town near Bethlehem where David's family had connections
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:15
The twelfth month completed the circle - this represents the beauty of faithful completion and cyclic renewal
Common misconceptionThis seems like administrative busywork, but it shows God values faithful completion of ordinary duties as much as dramatic victories
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 27:15
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 27:15 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, administration. Notable phrases: twelfth month; twenty-four thousand.
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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