5:14a Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek;

Some came from the land of the Ephraim people where the Amalek people once lived.
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Some men came from Ephraim country, land that once belonged to the Amalek people.

5:14b Benjamin came with your people after you.

The Benjamin people joined you as part of your ⌊army⌋ .
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People of the Benjamin clan were with those who followed you.

5:14c The commanders came down from Machir,

From Makir came chiefs
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Leaders came from the sub-clan of Makir.

5:14d the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.

and from Zebulun came commanders.
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Officers came from the clan of Zebulun.

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