1 Chronicles 29:29Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. Ezra or another chronicler compiles historical records, referencing multiple prophetic historians. Modern Israel/Palestine, Jerusalem area.
The emotion here: scholarly dedication to preserving accurate records
The original word
dibre (דִּבְרֵי) — words, matters, chronicles - formal historical accounts
Why it matters
This verse references three separate historical works that no longer exist independently
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 29:29
Three different prophets kept official royal chronicles - ancient Israel had systematic historical documentation
Common misconceptionPeople assume the Bible appeared magically, but this shows careful compilation from multiple historical sources by named individuals.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 29:29
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 29:29 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 29:29 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 historical record, legacy. Notable phrases: acts of David; written in the history.
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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