1 Chronicles 3:21The sons of Hananiah: Pelatiah, and Jeshaiah; the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shecaniah.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The temple is rebuilt. Ezra the scribe carefully records family lines to preserve God's covenant promises. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The original word
bānîm (בָּנִים) — sons, but also builders, continuers of the line
Why it matters
These genealogies were crucial for determining who could serve as priests and claim inheritance rights after exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 3:21
Every name represents a family that survived 70 years of exile and chose to return
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but they're actually God's promise-keeping record — every name represents His faithfulness to continue the messianic line despite exile and near-extinction.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 3:21
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 3:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 3:21 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: sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah; Jeshaiah; sons of Rephaiah; Obadiah; Shecaniah.
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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