Ezra 8:10Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him one hundred sixty males.
The setting
Final preparations at Ahava River, 458 BC. The son of Josiphiah leads 160 men from Shelomith's lineage, carrying scrolls and family records back to rebuild Jerusalem's temple and walls...
The emotion here: weighty responsibility of recording names that would determine inheritance and temple service for generations
The original word
banah (בָּנָה) — to build or rebuild, the same word used for God building Eve and for rebuilding Jerusalem
Why it matters
These families carried the temple vessels that Nebuchadnezzar had stolen 150 years earlier, making them moving targets for bandits
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 8:10
Shelomith means 'peaceful' but this family was choosing the most dangerous path possible — leaving safety for the sake of rebuilding God's house
Common misconceptionThese seem like random census numbers, but they're actually the rebuilding roster — every name represents someone who chose long-term kingdom impact over short-term comfort.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 8:10
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 8:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 8:10 comes from the book of Ezra, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezra. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, numbered return, family restoration. Notable phrases: sons of Shelomith; one hundred sixty males.
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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