1 Chronicles 6:14and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;
The setting
587 BC, Jerusalem burning. High priest Seraiah dies, but his son Jehozadak survives exile to Babylon...
The emotion here: marveling that God's plan survived even the temple's destruction
The original word
Yehôtsâdâq (יְהוֹצָדָק) — Yahweh is righteous, even when His temple burns down
Why it matters
Seraiah was executed, but Jehozadak's survival meant the priesthood continued in exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:14
This verse spans the worst catastrophe in Jewish history - yet the line continues
Common misconceptionPeople see this as just another genealogy step, but it records the miracle that the priesthood survived the Babylonian execution of religious leaders.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 6:14
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 6:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 6:14 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, priesthood. Notable phrases: became the father of.
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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