1 Chronicles 4:38these mentioned by name were princes in their families: and their fathers' houses increased greatly.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The Chronicler summarizes how these named leaders saw their families prosper and multiply, proving God's faithfulness across generations.
The emotion here: satisfied documentation of God's faithfulness to families
The original word
pāraṣ (פָּרַץ) — to break forth, burst out with increase, like water breaking through a dam
Why it matters
These Simeonite clans later expanded southward into Edomite territory during Hezekiah's reign
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 4:38
This growth happened during politically unstable times - God blessed families even when kingdoms were falling
Common misconceptionPeople think biblical growth always means numerical increase, but 'greatly increased' here includes influence, land, livestock, and spiritual heritage - not just more children.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 4:38
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 4:38 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 4:38 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, blessing. Notable phrases: princes in their families; fathers' houses increased.
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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