1 Chronicles 6:77To the rest of the Levites, the sons of Merari, were given, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Rimmono with its suburbs, Tabor with its suburbs;
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler ensures even the 'leftover' Levites are recorded. Northern Israel.
The emotion here: careful attention to ensure no one is forgotten
The original word
nosh'ru (נוֹשְׁרוּ) — those remaining, the rest, but not forgotten or less important
Why it matters
Mount Tabor was a significant landmark, rising 1,900 feet above the Jezreel Valley
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:77
The Merarites were called 'the rest' but got cities including Mount Tabor - a place of God's glory
Common misconceptionBeing 'the rest' sounds like leftovers, but the Merarites got some of the most beautiful locations in Israel, including the mountain where Jesus was likely transfigured.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 6:77
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 6:77 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 6:77 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, merarite inheritance. Notable phrases: sons of Merari; tribe of Zebulun; Rimmono 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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