Ezra 8:13

Verse

from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them threescore males.

Bible in Basic English

And of the sons of Adonikam, the last, whose names were Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Adonicam, who were the last: and these are their names: Eliphelet, and Jehiel, and Samaias, and with them sixty men.

Free Bible Version

From the sons of Adonikam, those who were last, their names being Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the sonnes of Adonikam, that were the last, whose names are these: Eliphelet, Iehiel and Shemaiah, and with them three score males.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.

Translation for Translators

Also Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, who returned here later with 60 men from the clan descended from Adonikam

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those of the descendants of Adonikam came later. These were their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah and with them came sixty males.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty males.

World English Bible

Of the sons of Adonikam, who were the last, their names are: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.

Young's Literal Translation

And from the younger sons of Adonikam — and these [are] their names — Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty who are males.

Context

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

¹²from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men; ¹³from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;

Summary

In Ezra 8:13, we see Ezra gathering Levites, including Sherebiah and Hashabiah, to join him on the journey back to Jerusalem from Babylon. This verse highlights the importance of having dedicated and faithful individuals to assist in the work of the Lord. It also emphasizes the significance of unity and cooperation among believers when undertaking God's work. By including the names of specific Levites, the verse showcases the value of recognizing and appreciating the contributions of each individual in serving God's purposes.

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