1 Chronicles 27:25Over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah:
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. Palace scribes meticulously record the names of treasury officials managing David's wealth stored in cities, fortresses, and rural outposts across ancient Israel.
The emotion here: methodical respect while documenting faithful servants who kept the kingdom running
The original word
'ōṣārôt (אוצרות) — treasuries, storehouses for grain, silver, weapons, and royal wealth
Why it matters
Ancient kings stored wealth in multiple locations to prevent total loss during siege or invasion
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:25
This detailed record-keeping happened RIGHT AFTER the census disaster — showing David learned to document faithful stewardship, not military power
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' administrative verses, but they show that God values faithful record-keeping and stewarding resources just as much as dramatic victories.
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 27:25 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 administration, stewardship. Notable phrases: king's treasures.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
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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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