1 Chronicles 27:9The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The chronicler records Ira of Tekoa, a town 12 miles south of Jerusalem known for wise counselors and military skill.
The emotion here: respectful admiration for David's organizational genius
The original word
Teqôwîy (תְּקוֹעִי) — from Tekoa, a fortress city that produced both warriors and wise counselors
Why it matters
Tekoa was the hometown of the wise woman who helped reconcile David and Absalom
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:9
Ira served as both an elite warrior and a monthly commander - battlefield hero became administrative leader
Common misconceptionModern readers think ancient armies were just chaotic mobs, but David created a sophisticated rotating system that balanced military readiness with economic productivity.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 27:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 27:9 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. Notable phrases: sixth captain; Ira the son of Ikkesh; Tekoite.
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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