· Translation: KJV

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

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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

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:lineageheritage

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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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