2 Chronicles 21:2He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
The setting
Jerusalem palace, ~848 BC. Six brothers watch as Jehoram alone receives the crown...
The emotion here: methodical recorder sensing impending tragedy
The original word
achim (אַחִים) — brothers, but in Hebrew carries weight of shared blood and destiny
Why it matters
Having multiple sons was insurance for dynasties - but also guaranteed civil war
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 21:2
The chronicler lists all six brothers by name because Jehoram will murder them all in chapter 21:4
Common misconceptionThis looks like boring genealogy, but it's actually a horror movie setup. The chronicler is introducing the victims before showing their murder in verse 4.
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 21:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 21:2 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family, genealogy. Notable phrases: sons of Jehoshaphat; all these were the sons.
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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