1 Chronicles 28:15by weight also for the lampstands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, silver by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lampstand;
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. David detailing specifications for temple lighting - golden menorah and silver lampstands. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: reverent attention to every detail of God's glory
The original word
menôrāh (מְנוֹרָה) — lampstand, literally 'place of light'
Why it matters
The temple had ten golden lampstands plus the original menorah - representing God's perfect light
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 28:15
These weren't just decorations - they provided the only light for priests to serve day and night
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about expensive decorations, but these lampstands were functional necessities - priests needed light to serve God properly at all hours.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 28:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 28:15 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple lighting, sacred illumination. Notable phrases: lampstands of gold; lamps of gold; lampstands of silver.
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— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
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“"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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