1 Chronicles 3:5and these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel;
The setting
Jerusalem, listing David's sons born in the capital, including Solomon - born from the woman David once sinned with...
The emotion here: quiet amazement at how God redeems even scandal for His purposes
The original word
Bathshua (בַּת־שׁוּעַ) — 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of wealth', another name for Bathsheba
Why it matters
Solomon, born from David's greatest moral failure, became Israel's wisest and most prosperous king
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 3:5
The name 'Bathshua' instead of 'Bathsheba' may indicate her restored honor after marriage
Common misconceptionPeople think God's genealogies only include 'good' people, but David and Bathsheba's inclusion shows God redeems our worst failures.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 3:5
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 3:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 3:5 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 genealogy, Jerusalem births, Solomon's lineage. Notable phrases: born to him in Jerusalem; Solomon; Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel.
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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