Nehemiah 7:18The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. Nehemiah stands at the city gates, reading from scrolls as families gather to hear if their names are recorded. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: meticulous reverence while recording sacred family records
The original word
benei (בְּנֵי) — sons/children, emphasizing family lineage and belonging
Why it matters
Adonikam means 'my lord has risen' - these families chose hopeful names during exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:18
This isn't just a boring list - it's proof that God remembered every family through 70 years of exile
Common misconceptionPeople skip genealogies as boring, but they're God's promise that every family matters and no one is forgotten in His story.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:18
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:18 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Nehemiah. 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 restoration, community. Notable phrases: children of Adonikam.
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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