· Translation: KJV

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.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 6:20 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:lineagegenerational succession

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Open 1 Chronicles 6

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.

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