2 Chronicles 8:10These were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two-hundred fifty, who ruled over the people.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~950 BC. Solomon's administrative machine is fully operational with 250 chief officers managing the massive workforce building cities and monuments across ancient Israel.
The emotion here: impressed by organizational achievement but sensing impending problems
The original word
rodem (רֹדִים) — those who have dominion, who rule over with authority
Why it matters
These 250 officers managed over 150,000 workers in Solomon's building projects
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 8:10
This is peak Solomon - maximum power, wealth, and organization, just before the decline begins
Common misconceptionThis looks like efficient leadership, but the Chronicler is subtly showing how Solomon's heavy-handed rule planted seeds for the kingdom's split.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 8:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 8:10 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 narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include administrative structure, governance. Notable phrases: chief officers; two-hundred fifty; ruled over the people.
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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