SIL Translator’s Notes on Ezra 8:7

8:7 from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, was from the clan of Elam. Seventy (70) men were with him.
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Jeshaiah was ⌊the head/chief of an extended family⌋ that descended from Elam. His father was Athaliah. There were seventy men with him.
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From/of those whose ancestor was Elam, Athaliah’s son Jeshaiah came/returned together with 70 men.

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