· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 6:66Some of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their borders out of the tribe of Ephraim.

The setting

Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler records how God kept His promise to provide homes for the Levites across Israel's territories, now modern-day Israel/Palestine.

The emotion here: reverent satisfaction at God's faithfulness to provide

Why it matters

The Kohathites were responsible for carrying the most sacred items of the tabernacle

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:66

This isn't just geography—it's proof that God provides homes for those who serve Him

Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring, but they're proof God keeps His promises across generations. Every name represents a family He cared for.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 6:66 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:inheritancefamily organization

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Open 1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:66 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 inheritance, family organization. Notable phrases: families of the sons of Kohath; tribe of Ephraim.

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