1 Chronicles 8:27and Jaareshiah, and Elijah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler meticulously documents Jeroham's sons, ensuring no family line is forgotten after the exile in modern Israel/Palestine...
The emotion here: careful preservation of family honor and memory
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — sons, descendants, members of a family clan
Why it matters
Jeroham means 'may he be compassionate' - even names carried prayers for the next generation
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:27
Each name is a victory over extinction - these families could have vanished forever
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies prove racial superiority, but they actually show God's faithfulness to preserve ordinary families through impossible circumstances.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 8:27
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:27 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 Jeroham.
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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