1 Chronicles 6:78and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, were given them, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs,
The setting
Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler carefully records where scattered Levites once lived, ensuring their inheritance rights are preserved in modern-day Jordan...
The emotion here: determined to preserve every detail for future generations
The original word
migrash (מִגְרָשׁ) — open land, pasture grounds around cities for livestock
Why it matters
Bezer was one of six cities of refuge where accidental killers could flee for protection
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:78
These weren't just addresses—they were sanctuaries where the guilty found safety
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' lists, but they're actually maps of God's provision—showing how He gave the displaced Levites exactly what they needed to survive.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 6:78
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 6:78 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 6:78 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, inheritance, refuge cities. Notable phrases: beyond the Jordan at Jericho; tribe of Reuben; Bezer in the wilderness.
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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