1 Chronicles 28:14of gold by weight for the vessels of gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; of silver for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service;
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. David specifying exact weights of precious metals for each temple item. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: meticulous concern for honoring God properly
The original word
mishqāl (מִשְׁקָל) — weight, precise measurement for valuable materials
Why it matters
A talent of gold weighed 75 pounds - these specifications represented generational wealth
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 28:14
David wasn't guessing - he had already collected and weighed every ounce of metal
Common misconceptionPeople think God doesn't care about money details, but David's precise planning shows that stewardship requires careful, specific financial planning.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 28:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 28:14 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 precious materials, detailed specifications. Notable phrases: gold by weight; vessels of gold; vessels of silver.
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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