1 Chronicles 9:44Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~400 BC. A chronicler lists six sons by name, ensuring each individual is remembered despite being part of a vast genealogy in modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: careful reverence for each individual identity
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — name; in Hebrew culture, a name carries identity, destiny, and divine purpose
Why it matters
Azel means 'noble' and his six sons' names were preserved for 2,400 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 9:44
God knows every person by name—even in long lists that seem impersonal
Common misconceptionThis seems like meaningless record-keeping, but it proves God values each person individually—not just the famous ones.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 9:44
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 9:44 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 9:44 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 completion. Notable phrases: Azel had six sons; these were the sons of Azel.
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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