Genesis 25:3Jokshan became the father of Sheba, and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
The setting
Southern Israel, ~1850 BC. Moses records the expanding family tree as Abraham's grandsons establish what will become Arabian trading tribes near the Red Sea.
The emotion here: careful documentation mixed with awe at God's expanding covenant promises
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — son, but also implies builder of the family name and inheritance
Why it matters
Sheba and Dedan became major Arabian trading centers mentioned throughout the Old Testament
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 25:3
These 'boring' names represent the fulfillment of God's promise that Abraham would be father of many nations
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring lists, but they prove God keeps His promises across generations and that every person matters to Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 25:3
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 25:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 25:3 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, tribal origins. Notable phrases: became the father; sons of Dedan.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
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— Genesis 1:1
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— Philippians 4:13
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— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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