2 Chronicles 14:5Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the sun images: and the kingdom was quiet before him.
The setting
Jerusalem and surrounding Judean cities, ~910 BC. King Asa systematically removes pagan worship sites...
The emotion here: methodically documenting righteous reforms with approval
The original word
bāmôt (בָּמוֹת) — high places, hilltop shrines where Canaanite gods were worshipped
Why it matters
Sun images were likely obelisks dedicated to the Egyptian sun god Ra
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 14:5
This was economic warfare - these shrines generated income for false priests
Common misconceptionPeople think this was just about religion, but Asa was dismantling an entire economic and political system built around idol worship.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 14:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 14:5 comes from the book of 2 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 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, spiritual cleansing, divine blessing. Notable phrases: kingdom was quiet.
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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