1 Kings 4:17Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;
The setting
Issachar territory, ~970 BC. The fertile Jezreel Valley in modern Israel. Jehoshaphat administers agricultural heartland, overseeing grain production, seasonal labor, and tribute collection from farming communities.
The emotion here: reverent documentation of Solomon's comprehensive organizational structure
The original word
mᵉmunneh (מְמֻנֶּה) — appointed one, faithful steward entrusted with responsibility
Why it matters
Issachar was known for understanding 'the times and seasons' - both agricultural and political
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What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:17
This tribe was famous for wisdom about timing - knowing when to plant, harvest, and make decisions
Common misconceptionThese administrative lists are just ancient bureaucracy, but they show God values order, competence, and faithful stewardship in practical affairs.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 4:17
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:17 comes from the book of 1 Kings, 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 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include administration, organization. Notable phrases: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah.
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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