2 Chronicles 35:19In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this Passover kept.
The setting
Jerusalem, 622 BC. The chronicler carefully records the exact year - the 18th of Josiah's 31-year reign. This precision shows how significant this moment was...
The emotion here: solemn duty to preserve this historic moment
The original word
shanah (שָׁנָה) — year, a complete cycle of seasons
Why it matters
Josiah became king at age 8, so he was 26 years old during this Passover
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 35:19
The precise dating suggests this was recorded as a watershed moment in Israel's spiritual history
Common misconceptionThis seems like just a boring historical detail, but ancient chroniclers only recorded dates they considered absolutely crucial to remember.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 35:19
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 35:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 35:19 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, timing. Notable phrases: eighteenth year; reign of Josiah.
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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