Nehemiah 10:11Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,
The setting
Jerusalem, 445 BC. The covenant signing continues with more Levite leaders...
The emotion here: patient documentation of each faithful commitment
The original word
Miyka (מִיכָא) — 'Who is like God?' - a question of wonder and worship
Why it matters
Rehob means 'broad place' - likely named when family longed for freedom from cramped exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 10:11
These 'minor' names show that God's great works depend on many faithful people willing to be 'just another signature'
Common misconceptionModern readers assume these brief mentions mean these people were unimportant, but being included in Scripture means God valued their faithfulness.
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 10:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 10:11 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Post-Exile 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 genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include covenant commitment, Levitical service. Notable phrases: Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah.
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
Your reflection
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