1 Chronicles 8:20and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. Scribes carefully reconstruct tribal records after 70 years of Babylonian exile. Modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: meticulous determination to preserve what was lost
Why it matters
These genealogies were essential for property rights and temple service after the exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:20
Every name represents a family that survived genocide and exile
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring filler, but they're survival documents—proof that God preserves His people through catastrophe.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 8:20
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:20 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: Elienai; Zillethai; Eliel.
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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