Of the sons of Adonikam, who were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.
Parallel translations
- KJV And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
- BSB from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;
- NKJV of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these—Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah—and with them sixty males;
- NASB and of the sons of Adonikam, the last ones, these being their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and sixty males with them;
- NLT From the family of Adonikam, who came later: Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, and 60 other men.
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Quick answer
From the sons of Adonikam, who came last, three named men returned with 60 men. The faithful are recorded by name.
Overview
Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, with sixty males from the house of Adonikam, are listed as among the last to be recorded. Naming these leaders honors their personal commitment to the return. The detail reflects God's care to remember individuals who answer His call to serve.
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