1 Chronicles 7:29and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these lived the children of Joseph the son of Israel.
The setting
Ancient Israel, documenting where Joseph's descendants lived along the Mediterranean coast...
The emotion here: satisfaction in completing the record of God's covenant faithfulness
The original word
Yisrael (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he who wrestles with God, Jacob's new name after Peniel
Why it matters
Megiddo was the site of more ancient battles than any other city in human history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 7:29
This verse connects Joseph the dreamer sold into Egypt to Israel the patriarch — showing how God's promises span generations
Common misconceptionThis looks like ancient census data, but it's actually proof that the boy sold by his brothers into slavery became the father of two full tribes in the promised land.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 7:29
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 7:29 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 7:29 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, tribal territories. Notable phrases: borders of the children of Manasseh; Beth Shean and its towns.
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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