1 Chronicles 4:28They lived at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,
The setting
Beersheba area, southern Israel, ~450 BC. Returned exiles reclaim ancestral lands their great-grandparents had lost 70 years earlier, now in modern-day southern Israel near Gaza border.
The emotion here: meticulously recording to preserve identity for future generations who might be scattered again
The original word
yashab (ישב) — to dwell, settle, remain permanently, not just visit
Why it matters
Beersheba was the southernmost major city of ancient Israel, marking the border
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 4:28
These aren't random place names—they're reclaiming the 'promised land' boundaries
Common misconceptionMost people skip genealogies as boring, but this is actually a victory list—these families made it back from exile and reclaimed their inheritance.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 4:28
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 4:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 4:28 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 inheritance, tribal identity. Notable phrases: Beersheba; Moladah; Hazarshual.
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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