2 Kings 10:36The time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
The setting
Israel, ~814 BC. The chronicler records Jehu's 28-year reign from Samaria, summarizing nearly three decades of violent but divinely-commissioned rule over the northern kingdom.
The emotion here: careful documentation of fulfilled prophecy
The original word
shanah (שָׁנָה) — year, often used to measure the span of human life and reign
Why it matters
Twenty-eight years was a relatively long reign for northern Israeli kings, many of whom were assassinated
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 10:36
This statistical summary follows God's specific promise that Jehu's sons would rule to the fourth generation
Common misconceptionThis seems like meaningless statistics, but ancient readers would recognize this as proof that God keeps His word—He promised Jehu's dynasty would last four generations, and the chronicler is tracking it.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 10:36
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 10:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 10:36 comes from the book of 2 Kings, 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 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include time, reign. Notable phrases: twenty-eight years.
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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