· Translation: KJV

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

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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.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 8:27 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typegenealogy

Emotional genome

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

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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.

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