1 Chronicles 27:2Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The chronicler records David's military organization, detailing the rotation system that kept 24,000 soldiers active each month. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: methodical pride in documenting God's blessing on David's reign
The original word
machalōqet (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — division, organized group with specific duties
Why it matters
This rotation system meant Israel had 288,000 trained soldiers total, but only 24,000 on active duty at any time
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:2
Jashobeam commanded more soldiers than most modern armies have total troops
Common misconceptionPeople think this is boring record-keeping, but it shows God cares about organization and that David's kingdom was incredibly sophisticated for its time
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 27:2
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 27:2 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 military organization, administration. Notable phrases: first division; 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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