And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
And from the last descendants of Adonikam, whose names were Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty men.
This verse is recording the names of specific family leaders and counting how many men from their family group joined the journey back to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Ezra, the Jewish exiles were returning from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore their worship practices after decades of captivity. Ezra meticulously listed the families and individuals, such as the sons of Adonikam named Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, along with sixty males, to maintain accurate records and ensure the community's organization during this restoration effort. This reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on genealogies for preserving identity and fulfilling God's promises to His people.
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