· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 6:80and out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs, and Mahanaim with its suburbs,

The setting

Post-exilic Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler records inheritances from Gad's territory, including Mahanaim where Jacob once wrestled with God, in what is now northern Jordan...

The emotion here: reverent awe at preserving sacred geography for posterity

The original word

mahanaim (מַחֲנַיִם) — 'two camps,' where heaven and earth touched when Jacob saw angels

Why it matters

Ramoth-gilead was a major fortress city and another city of refuge

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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 6:80

Mahanaim wasn't just a city—it's where Jacob saw God's army camping beside his own

Common misconceptionPeople think these genealogies are just ancient record-keeping, but they're actually showing how God's promises span generations—your inheritance in Him will outlast every earthly possession.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 6:80 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:inheritanceprovision

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1 Chronicles 6:80 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, provision. Notable phrases: tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead.

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