2 Kings 13:8Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
The setting
Samaria, Israel, ~798 BC. Palace scribes completing official records of King Jehoahaz's 17-year reign in what is now northern Israel/Palestine...
The emotion here: dutiful but weary of recording another failed king's reign
The original word
gevurah (גְּבוּרָה) — might, heroic deeds, acts of strength in battle
Why it matters
These royal chronicles referenced here have been completely lost to history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 13:8
This is a formulaic closing for nearly every king - even failed ones got the same treatment
Common misconceptionPeople think this verse is boring filler, but it reveals ancient Israel's commitment to preserving history even of imperfect leaders. Every reign mattered enough to document.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 13:8
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 13:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 13:8 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, completeness. Notable phrases: chronicles of the kings.
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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