1 Kings 4:18Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel ~970 BC. Solomon's palace administrative headquarters. Royal scribes recording the twelve district governors who managed tax collection and provisioning for the king's massive household.
The emotion here: methodical satisfaction recording a well-ordered kingdom
The original word
nitsav (נִצָּב) — appointed officer, one who stands in authority
Why it matters
Benjamin was the smallest tribe but strategically important, bordering Jerusalem
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:18
This administrative list shows Solomon's kingdom was so peaceful he could focus on bureaucracy instead of warfare
Common misconceptionPeople skip these administrative passages as boring, but they show God cares about good governance and organization in human affairs.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 4:18
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:18 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: Shimei the son of Ela.
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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