1 Chronicles 7:19The sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. Ezra's scribes piece together tribal records, ensuring each family knows their inheritance rights in the restored land.
The emotion here: methodically reconstructing a shattered heritage
The original word
bānîm (בנים) — sons, but representing entire family lines and their futures
Why it matters
Shechem shares a name with the ancient city where Abraham first built an altar
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 7:19
These aren't just names - they're land ownership documents for families reclaiming their inheritance
Common misconceptionModern readers see meaningless name lists, but for exiles, these were legal documents proving their right to exist in the promised land.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 7:19
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 7:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 7:19 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 genealogy, family heritage. Notable phrases: sons of Shemida.
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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