1 Chronicles 8:4and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~440 BC. The chronicler continues documenting Bela's lineage, ensuring no family is lost to history as Israel rebuilds after exile. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: careful devotion to honoring every preserved family memory
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — name, representing not just identity but reputation and legacy passed down
Why it matters
Ahoah's name means 'brotherly,' suggesting family relationships were preserved even through exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:4
These names survived 70 years of exile when most records were destroyed—someone fought to remember them
Common misconceptionPeople think these continuing lists are repetitive, but each name was a victory—a family that didn't disappear in exile.
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:4 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, benjamin tribe. Notable phrases: Abishua; Naaman.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
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— 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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