1 Chronicles 28:9
“You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.”
— 1 Chronicles 28:9
About this verse
1 Chronicles 28:9 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the speech genre of biblical literature. Key themes include heart knowledge, divine omniscience, service, intimacy. Notable phrases: know the God of your father; perfect heart; willing mind; searches all hearts. This verse contains a command.
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David
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
speech
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