1 Chronicles 9:9and their brothers, according to their generations, nine hundred fifty-six. All these men were heads of fathers' houses by their fathers' houses.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The final tally of Benjamin's returning families - 956 men who became household leaders in the rebuilt city, representing thousands of family members choosing hope over comfort.
The emotion here: satisfaction at completion, knowing each number represents courage
The original word
rashei (רָאשֵׁי) — heads, chiefs, those who take responsibility for others' welfare
Why it matters
956 represents only the male heads of households - total population was likely 4,000+ people
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 9:9
This number represents leaders who left successful lives in Babylon for rubble in Jerusalem
Common misconceptionThis seems like dry statistics, but 956 heads of households means nearly 4,000 people chose the uncertain path of rebuilding over the security of staying in prosperous Babylon - it's actually a monument to extraordinary faith.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 9:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 9:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 9:9 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family structure, organization. Notable phrases: heads of fathers' houses.
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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