7:40a All these were the descendants of Asher—

These ⌊people⌋ were Asher’s descendants.
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These descendants of Asher were all

7:40b heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders.

Good News Translation: They were heads of families, famous fighting men, outstanding leaders.

⌊They were all⌋ leaders of their families. ⌊They were⌋ selected strong warriors who were very good/skilled at leading/ruling others.
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chiefs of their clans. ⌊They were⌋ chosen men and brave soldiers and leaders among their people.

7:40c The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.

⌊Asher had⌋ 26,000 descendants in his family line who were men/warriors prepared for war. It was written in their ancestral records.
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⌊In their genealogy/lineage⌋ twenty-six thousand (26,000) of them were listed/enrolled as fighting men ready/prepared for battle.

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