· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 6:74and out of the tribe of Asher, Mashal with its suburbs, and Abdon with its suburbs,

The setting

Temple archives, ~450 BC. The Chronicler records Levitical cities from Asher's territory, ensuring families can reclaim their inheritance in what is now northwestern Israel along the Mediterranean coast.

The emotion here: methodical preservation of sacred family records

The original word

Asher (אָשֵׁר) — blessed, happy - the tribe known for abundance and favor

Why it matters

Mashal was strategically located on ancient trade routes, providing income for Levitical families

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:74

Asher was the tribe that 'dipped his foot in oil' - God placed His worship leaders in the most prosperous region

Common misconceptionThese seem like random place names, but they show God's detailed care in providing for those who serve Him - even their economic needs.

The thread continues

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Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 6:74 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:levitical citiestribal inheritance

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Open 1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:74 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: tribe of Asher; Mashal with its suburbs; Abdon with its suburbs.

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