· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 6:51Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,

The setting

Jerusalem, ~450 BC. Temple scribes meticulously recording priestly genealogies after the Babylonian exile, ensuring legitimate priests could serve...

The original word

ben (בֵּן) — son, descendant, emphasizing generational continuity and inheritance

Why it matters

These genealogies were legally required - only verified descendants of Aaron could serve as priests in the rebuilt temple

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:51

Each name represents 20-30 years of faithful priestly service spanning centuries

Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as 'boring lists,' but they were life-or-death legal documents proving who could approach God in the temple.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 6:51 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:lineagepriesthood

In context

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Open 1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:51 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: Bukki his son; Uzzi his son.

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