1 Chronicles 8:13and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath;
The setting
Aijalon valley, ancient Israel. Local clan leaders successfully defend their territory against Philistine raiders from nearby Gath...
The emotion here: recording acts of quiet heroism with admiration
The original word
nus (נוּס) — to flee, put to flight; suggests decisive military victory
Why it matters
Gath was the hometown of Goliath, making this victory particularly significant
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:13
These weren't professional soldiers but family heads protecting their communities
Common misconceptionPeople think only famous biblical heroes showed courage, but God also records the bravery of ordinary family leaders defending their homes.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:13 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, military victory. Notable phrases: heads of fathers' houses; put to flight.
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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