1 Chronicles 7:40All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers' houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler tallies ancient warriors as post-exile Jews remember their fighting heritage in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: pride in ancestral strength mixed with longing for current restoration
The original word
gibbor (גִּבּוֹר) — mighty warrior, hero, champion in battle
Why it matters
26,000 was a massive military force - larger than many modern armies
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 7:40
These weren't just soldiers - they were 'choice men,' the special forces of ancient Israel
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient military records, but the chronicler was showing defeated exiles that they came from warriors - they had fighting DNA.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 7:40
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 7:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 7:40 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, honor, legacy. Notable phrases: children of Asher; mighty men of valor.
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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