1 Chronicles 6:20Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. A meticulous chronicler traces the Gershonite lineage generation by generation in what is now the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel...
The emotion here: methodical dedication to preserving generational continuity
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — son, emphasizing the unbroken chain of calling passed from father to son
Why it matters
Each generation of Gershonites inherited the responsibility for the temple's coverings and curtains
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:20
This three-generation chain shows how spiritual responsibilities pass down through family lines
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are just names, but this verse shows how God works through generational succession — your family background isn't accidental.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 6:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 6:20 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, generational succession. Notable phrases: Of Gershom; his son.
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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