2 Chronicles 9:31Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~930 BC. Solomon dies and is buried in the City of David. His son Rehoboam inherits a united kingdom that will soon split in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: solemn recognition of mortality and continuity
The original word
shakab (שָׁכַב) — to lie down in death, euphemism for peaceful death
Why it matters
Rehoboam's harsh policies immediately after Solomon's death split the kingdom permanently
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 9:31
This peaceful transition masks the coming disaster - the kingdom will split within months
Common misconceptionPeople read this as a happy succession story, but it's actually the calm before the storm - Rehoboam will destroy everything Solomon built.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 9:31
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 9:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 9:31 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 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include death, succession, transition. Notable phrases: slept with his fathers; Rehoboam his son reigned.
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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