1 Chronicles 3:6and Ibhar, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~450 BC. A scribe carefully records David's family line as the exiled Jews rebuild their identity...
The emotion here: reverent duty while preserving sacred history
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — name, reputation, memorial
Why it matters
These names were recorded 400 years after David's death to prove legitimate lineage
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 3:6
Every name represents a real person who lived and died, mostly forgotten except for this list
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring filler, but they were lifelines for exiles proving they belonged to God's people and could return to Jerusalem.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 3:6
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 3:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 3:6 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, David's lineage. Notable phrases: Ibhar; Elishama; Eliphelet.
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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