· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 8:24and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,

The setting

Jerusalem scribal chamber, ~400 BC. A chronicler copies ancient tribal records, ensuring no family line is lost to history. Modern-day Old City, Jerusalem, Israel.

The emotion here: careful precision mixed with deep respect for each preserved identity

The original word

Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה) — 'Yahweh has been gracious', a name of hope given during dark times

Why it matters

Hananiah was a popular name during exile, showing parents still believed God would be gracious despite captivity

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:24

These aren't random names—they're declarations of faith given by parents in exile

Common misconceptionThese genealogies prove God cares about bloodlines and DNA, but they actually show God's faithfulness to preserve identity and promise through the darkest times.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 8:24 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability10%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:genealogyheritage

In context

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Open 1 Chronicles 8

1 Chronicles 8:24 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: Hananiah; Elam; Anthothijah.

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