1 Chronicles 3:20and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab Hesed, five.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The Chronicler carefully counts and records five more descendants, ensuring no one in the royal line is forgotten in modern-day Israel...
The emotion here: reverent satisfaction at completing the sacred record
The original word
chamesh (חֲמֵשׁ) — 'five', emphasizing the completeness of this family branch
Why it matters
The name Jushab-Hesed means 'mercy returns' - reflecting hope after exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 3:20
The Chronicler specifically counts 'five' - showing God's detailed knowledge of every family member
Common misconceptionThese seem like throwaway names, but God preserved each one through exile and return - showing His attention to every individual, not just famous leaders.
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 3:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 3:20 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 genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include lineage, heritage. Notable phrases: Hashubah; Ohel; Berechiah; Hasadiah; Jushab Hesed; five.
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