1 Kings 16:27Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he showed, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
The setting
Israel, ~873 BC. Court scribes closing the official record of King Omri's 12-year reign in Samaria...
The emotion here: matter-of-fact resignation while cataloguing another king's incomplete legacy
The original word
gebûrâh (גְּבוּרָה) — might, heroic strength, military prowess and political achievements
Why it matters
The 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel' was a real royal archive, completely lost to history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 16:27
This is the biblical author saying 'there was MORE to his story, but I'm not telling it' — editorial choice
Common misconceptionPeople assume this verse is just ancient record-keeping, but it's actually the author highlighting how earthly achievements fade while only spiritual legacy endures in God's permanent record.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 16:27
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 16:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 16:27 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the Divided 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 historical record, legacy. Notable phrases: rest of the acts; chronicles of the kings.
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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