2 Chronicles 16:14They buried him in his own tombs, which he had dug out for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odors and various kinds of spices prepared by the perfumers' art: and they made a very great burning for him.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~870 BC. The elaborate burial of King Asa in tombs he carved for himself in the City of David, modern Jerusalem...
The emotion here: respectful documentation of royal honor despite spiritual failure
The original word
besāmîm (בְּשָׂמִים) — sweet spices, aromatics used to honor the dead and mask decay
Why it matters
Asa had his tomb carved while he was still alive, a common practice for wealthy rulers to ensure proper burial
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 16:14
The elaborate burial contrasts sharply with Asa's spiritual decline in his final years
Common misconceptionThis seems like just ceremony, but in ancient times, burial with spices was reserved for the most honored - showing Asa was still respected despite his failures.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 16:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 16:14 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 death, burial. Notable phrases: sweet odors; his own tombs.
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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