1 Chronicles 9:31Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The rebuilt temple buzzes with activity as Levites organize worship duties. Mattithiah carefully tends the sacred ovens, baking bread for offerings in modern-day Old City, Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: reverent gratitude for restored worship
The original word
ma'aseh (מַעֲשֶׂה) — craftsmanship, skilled work with purpose
Why it matters
Pan-baked offerings required special wheat flour and precise oil measurements
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 9:31
This man's NAME is recorded forever because he faithfully baked bread
Common misconceptionPeople think only 'ministry' work matters to God, but this verse shows God cares enough about a baker to record his name and lineage forever.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 9:31
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 9:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 9:31 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include faithful service, personal responsibility. Notable phrases: Mattithiah; office of trust; baked in pans.
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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