1 Chronicles 8:9He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. Benjamite territory near Jerusalem. Shaharaim rebuilds his family after sending away previous wives, now in modern-day Israel/Palestine...
The emotion here: careful documentation while honoring complex family structures
The original word
holid (הוליד) — to beget, emphasizing the father's role in establishing lineage
Why it matters
Polygamy was legal but economically difficult, often indicating wealth or political alliances
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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 8:9
Hodesh means 'new moon' - she may have been named for hope of new beginnings
Common misconceptionModern readers assume biblical families were simple nuclear units, but they were often complex blended families with multiple wives, concubines, and children from different mothers.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 8:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 8:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 8:9 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: became the father; his wife.
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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