Ezra 8:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Bible in Basic English

And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah; the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Alam, Isaias the son of Athalias, and with him seventy men.

Free Bible Version

From the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the sonnes of Elam, Ieshaiah the sonne of Athaliah, and with him seuentie males.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

Translation for Translators

Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 other men from the clan descended from Elam

Unlocked Literal Bible

Of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah and with him were listed seventy males.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

World English Bible

Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Young's Literal Translation

And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.

Context

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

⁶from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;⁷from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

Summary

Ezra 8:7 lists the names of the Levites who joined Ezra on the journey from Babylon to Jerusalem. This verse highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of the Israelites, as they were responsible for the worship and service in the temple. By mentioning these Levites by name, the verse emphasizes the unity and community among the returning exiles, showing their commitment to serving God and rebuilding the spiritual life of the nation. It also reflects the meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail in the biblical accounts, preserving the historical and genealogical significance of the Levites' involvement in the restoration of Jerusalem.

Commentary

Ezra 8:7

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

⁶from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;⁷from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

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Berean Standard Bible

from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Bible in Basic English

And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah; the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Alam, Isaias the son of Athalias, and with him seventy men.

Free Bible Version

From the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the sonnes of Elam, Ieshaiah the sonne of Athaliah, and with him seuentie males.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

Translation for Translators

Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 other men from the clan descended from Elam

Unlocked Literal Bible

Of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah and with him were listed seventy males.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

World English Bible

Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Young's Literal Translation

And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.