2 Chronicles 31:16besides those who were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into the house of Yahweh, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions;
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~715 BC. Hezekiah's scribes meticulously record the restoration of temple worship after his father Ahaz had shut down the temple for 16 years.
The emotion here: methodical determination to rebuild what was lost
The original word
genealogy (יַחַשׂ) — official registration, not just family tree but legal verification of service rights
Why it matters
Children as young as three were registered for future temple service, showing multi-generational planning
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 31:16
This wasn't just organizing — it was rebuilding an entire worship system from scratch after decades of abandonment
Common misconceptionThis looks like boring record-keeping, but it was actually revolutionary — Hezekiah was systematically undoing 16 years of his father's destruction of worship.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 31:16
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 31:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 31:16 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 inclusion, temple service. Notable phrases: reckoned by genealogy; three years old and upward; house of Yahweh.
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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