2 Chronicles 16:11Behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~870 BC. The chronicler closes Asa's 41-year reign with a standard formula, but the weight of 'first and last' carries tragic irony. Modern Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: solemn duty recording both triumph and failure
The original word
ri'shon (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, beginning, but here emphasizing the contrast with 'last'
Why it matters
Ancient royal annals were kept in palace archives - these chronicles have never been found by archaeologists
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 16:11
The phrase 'first and last' is loaded - his first years were incredible, his last years were disasters
Common misconceptionThis seems like boring record-keeping, but it's actually a warning that how you finish matters more than how you start.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 16:11
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 16:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 16:11 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, legacy, documentation. Notable phrases: acts of Asa; written in the book.
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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