1 Chronicles 7:38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The tribal record concludes with Jether's three sons, representing the final branches of this particular Asherite family tree...
The emotion here: careful completion of a sacred trust
The original word
yeter (יֶתֶר) — abundance or remnant, ironically this abundant name has only three sons listed
Why it matters
Jether's lineage is the shortest recorded in this chapter, possibly indicating population decline in Asher
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 7:38
Sometimes God's plan continues through smaller families — three faithful sons can matter more than twelve unfaithful ones
Common misconceptionSmaller families seem less blessed, but biblical history shows God often chooses the smaller group — like Noah's eight, or Gideon's 300, or these three sons of Jether.
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 7:38 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 7:38 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, heritage. Notable phrases: sons of Jether.
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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