1 Chronicles 8:31and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zecher.
The setting
A chronicler's workspace in Jerusalem, ~400 BC. Carefully copying names from damaged scrolls by lamplight, ensuring even the 'minor' sons aren't forgotten. Each name represents families scattered by Babylonian exile near modern Palestine.
The emotion here: reverent determination that no faithful life be forgotten
The original word
šēm (שֵׁם) — name, but meaning reputation, memory, legacy that outlasts death
Why it matters
These 'forgotten' names were preserved through 70 years of Babylonian exile when most records were destroyed
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:31
This verse completes the family—no son was considered too minor to record for posterity
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just filler text, but it's actually God's democracy—in His kingdom, being the 'least' son still means your name is written down forever.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 8:31
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:31 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, family lineage. Notable phrases: Gedor; Ahio; Zecher.
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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