1 Chronicles 6:70and out of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Aner with its suburbs, and Bileam with its suburbs, for the rest of the family of the sons of Kohath.
The setting
Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler documents how the Kohathite branch of Levites received their portion from Manasseh's territory east of Jordan...
The emotion here: careful accounting to ensure fairness
The original word
Kohath (קְהָת) — assembly, the grandfather of Moses and Aaron
Why it matters
The half-tribe of Manasseh was split across the Jordan River by their own choice
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:70
This verse shows God provided for 'the rest' — no one in ministry was forgotten
Common misconceptionModern readers think this is just ancient history, but it's actually a blueprint for how God expects His people to financially support those in ministry.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 6:70
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 6:70 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 6:70 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 levitical cities, tribal inheritance. Notable phrases: half-tribe of Manasseh; sons of Kohath; Aner with its suburbs.
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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