1 Chronicles 9:16and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~538 BC. Post-exile. The Chronicler carefully records names of those who returned, preserving their heritage for future generations in what is now Israel.
The emotion here: determined to preserve every precious name and legacy
The original word
yāshab (יָשַׁב) — to dwell, settle permanently, not just visit but establish roots
Why it matters
Netophathites were from Netophah, a village near Bethlehem where David's mighty men originated
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 9:16
This boring genealogy was actually radical hope — proving God keeps His promises to remember His people
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring, but these were life-and-death records proving people's right to return home and serve in the temple after 70 years of exile.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 9:16
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 9:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 9:16 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 musical lineage, village life. Notable phrases: son of Jeduthun.
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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