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Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and seventy males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, with 70 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jeshaiah son of Athaliah from Elam’s descendants, and 70 men with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jeshaiah son of Athaliah from Elam&#8217s descendants, and 70 men with him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from the family of Elam: Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, with 70 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Elam's descendants: Athaliah's son Jeshaiah and 70 men with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Alam, Isaias the son of Athalias, and with him seventy men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah, the son of Athaliah, and seventy men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Elam, Isaiah the son of Nethaniah, and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the children of Ilam: Isaiah, son of Nethaniah, and with him seventy males.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Elam; Isaeas the son of Athelia, and with him seventy males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1942" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">The Exiles who Returned with Ezra</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5867.htm" title="5867: ‘ê·lām (N-proper-ms) -- Or mowlam; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites.">of Elam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3470.htm" title="3470: yə·ša‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yshayahuw; from yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites.">Jeshaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6271.htm" title="6271: ‘ă·ṯal·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mathalyahuw; from the same as Athlay and Yahh; Jah has constrained; Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites.">of Athaliah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7657.htm" title="7657: šiḇ·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Seventy (a card. number). Multiple of sheba'; seventy.">70</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: haz·zə·ḵā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">men;</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">1 Chronicles 5:24</a></span><br />These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3</a></span><br />Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">1 Chronicles 27:21</a></span><br />over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">2 Chronicles 35:9</a></span><br />Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4-6</a></span><br />while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-16</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a></span><br />Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a></span><br />the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.</p><p class="hdg">Elam</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-7.htm">Ezra 2:7,31</a></b></br> The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-12.htm">Nehemiah 7:12,34</a></b></br> The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">Athaliah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">Athali'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-6.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-31.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Jeshaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Jeshai'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-6.htm">Males</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Seventy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm">Athaliah</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm">Athali'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Jeshaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Jeshai'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Males</a> <a href="/ezra/8-14.htm">Seventy</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>from the descendants of Elam</b><br>The descendants of Elam refer to a family group or clan within the Israelite community. Elam is one of the sons of Shem, mentioned in <a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22</a>, and the name is associated with a region east of Mesopotamia. In the context of Ezra, Elam likely refers to a family that returned from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>.<p><b>Jeshaiah son of Athaliah</b><br>Jeshaiah, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," is a common name in the Old Testament, reflecting the hope and faith of the Israelites in God's deliverance. Athaliah, his father, shares a name with a notorious queen in Judah's history (2 Kings 11), though they are not the same person. This Jeshaiah is a leader among the returning exiles, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and leadership in the restoration process.<p><b>and with him 70 men</b><br>The number 70 is significant in biblical numerology, often symbolizing completeness or a large group. It recalls the 70 elders of Israel who assisted Moses (<a href="/exodus/24.htm">Exodus 24:1</a>) and the 70 nations listed in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. This group of 70 men represents a substantial contingent of the returning exiles, underscoring the collective effort and unity required for the journey back to Jerusalem. It also reflects the organized and communal nature of the return, as seen in the broader narrative of Ezra and Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam</a></b><br>A family or clan within the Israelite community. The descendants of Elam were among those returning from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. Elam is also a region mentioned in the Bible, but here it refers to a family lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeshaiah.htm">Jeshaiah</a></b><br>The son of Athaliah, Jeshaiah is a leader among the returning exiles. His name means "Yahweh is salvation," reflecting a common theme of reliance on God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/athaliah.htm">Athaliah</a></b><br>The father of Jeshaiah. Not much is known about him, but his inclusion signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the Jewish community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/7/70_men.htm">70 Men</a></b><br>This group accompanied Jeshaiah, representing a significant number of people committed to the journey back to Jerusalem. The number 70 often symbolizes completeness or a significant group in biblical terms.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, a pivotal moment in Jewish history that signifies restoration and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of specific names and lineages highlights the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity in God's plan. As believers, understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Jeshaiah's role as a leader among the exiles underscores the responsibility of leadership in guiding others towards God's purposes. We are called to lead by example in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_plan.htm">Commitment to God's Plan</a></b><br>The 70 men who accompanied Jeshaiah demonstrate commitment and unity in pursuing God's plan. We are encouraged to commit ourselves fully to God's calling, even when it requires sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>The return from exile is a powerful symbol of God's ability to restore and renew. In our lives, we can trust God to bring restoration and hope, even in difficult circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/iran's_role_in_biblical_prophecy.htm">What role does Iran play in biblical prophecy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2-14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_ezra's_life.htm">What are the key events in Ezra's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">from the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Elam,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵילָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5867.htm">Strong's 5867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeshaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַֽׁעְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ša‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3470.htm">Strong's 3470: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Athaliah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲתַלְיָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṯal·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6271.htm">Strong's 6271: </a> </span><span class="str2">Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">70</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7657.htm">Strong's 7657: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seventy (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזְּכָרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembered, a male</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-7.htm">Ezra 8:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:7 Of the sons of Elam Jeshaiah (Ezr. 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