1 Chronicles 29:26Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The Chronicler summarizing David's completed reign over the united kingdom...
The emotion here: solemnly documenting the end of Israel's greatest king's reign
The original word
malak (מלך) — to reign as king, exercise royal authority and responsibility
Why it matters
David was the only king to rule over both northern and southern tribes for his entire official reign
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 29:26
This simple statement masks the incredible achievement — uniting twelve fractious tribes under one crown
Common misconceptionThis sounds like a simple biographical note, but it's actually a theological statement — David fulfilled God's promise to establish his throne over all Israel.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 29:26
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 29:26 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 29:26 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 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include legacy, leadership, summary. Notable phrases: David the son of Jesse; reigned over all Israel.
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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