1 Chronicles 9:8and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler meticulously records multiple family lines of Benjamin's tribe, ensuring no returning family is forgotten in the official record of restoration.
The emotion here: methodical determination, ensuring no family is overlooked
The original word
toledot (תּוֹלְדוֹת) — generations, literally 'that which is brought forth' - continuity despite chaos
Why it matters
Benjamin was the smallest tribe but strategically important as Jerusalem's neighbor
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 9:8
Multiple sons listed shows these weren't just names but leaders who organized the return
Common misconceptionThis reads like a phone book, but it's actually a memorial wall - these are families who gave up comfortable lives in Babylon to rebuild a destroyed city with their bare hands.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 9:8
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 9:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 9:8 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, heritage. Notable phrases: son of.
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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