1 Chronicles 29:30with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.
The setting
Ancient Near East, 1000-960 BC. David's reign intersected with Egyptian dynasties, Assyrian expansion, and Phoenician trade networks. Modern Middle East region.
The emotion here: amazed at the scope of one man's historical impact
The original word
mamlakok (מַמְלָכוֹת) — kingdoms, royal dominions of surrounding nations
Why it matters
David's reign coincided with a power vacuum between major empires, allowing Israel's expansion
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 29:30
David wasn't isolated - his decisions affected international politics across the ancient world
Common misconceptionPeople picture David as a simple shepherd-king, but he was a major international political figure whose decisions shaped multiple civilizations.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 29:30
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 29:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 29:30 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 sovereignty, historical scope. Notable phrases: his reign and his might; all the kingdoms.
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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