1 Chronicles 8:40The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, one hundred fifty. All these were of the sons of Benjamin.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. The chronicler ends Benjamin's genealogy by highlighting their military prowess - 150 descendants from one man, all skilled warriors...
The emotion here: pride in recording the recovery and multiplication of a nearly extinct lineage
The original word
gibborim (גִּבֹּרִים) — mighty warriors, the same word used for David's elite fighting men
Why it matters
Benjamin produced both Israel's first king (Saul) and the apostle Paul, showing God's redemptive purposes
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:40
From six sons (v.38) to 150 descendants shows God's multiplication through faithful generations
Common misconceptionThis is just ancient military records, but it shows how God multiplies faithfulness across generations and preserves His people through skilled preparation.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 8:40
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:40 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include heritage, strength, legacy. Notable phrases: mighty men of valor; one hundred fifty.
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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