1 Kings 4:25Judah and Israel lived safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.
The setting
Throughout Israel, ~950 BC. From Dan in the far north to Beersheba in the south, families sit peacefully under their own fruit trees...
The emotion here: nostalgic chronicler remembering the golden days
The original word
betach (בֶּטַח) — confidence, security, dwelling without fear of attack
Why it matters
Vine and fig tree represented complete economic security — fruit, shade, and property ownership
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:25
This wasn't just peace — it was prosperity. Every family owned productive land
Common misconceptionThis sounds like God promises material prosperity to all believers, but this was a unique historical moment for Israel. The principle is God's desire for human flourishing, not guaranteed wealth.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:25 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 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, prosperity, security, God's blessing. Notable phrases: under his vine and under his fig tree; lived safely.
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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