Ezra 8:7
New International Version
of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

New Living Translation
From the family of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah and 70 other men.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

King James Bible
And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

New King James Version
of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males;

New American Standard Bible
and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and seventy males with him;

NASB 1995
and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;

NASB 1977
and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah and 70 males with him;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, with 70 men;

Christian Standard Bible
Jeshaiah son of Athaliah from Elam’s descendants, and 70 men with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jeshaiah son of Athaliah from Elam’s descendants, and 70 men with him;

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

English Revised Version
And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Elam: Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, with 70 males

International Standard Version
From Elam's descendants: Athaliah's son Jeshaiah and 70 men with him.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

NET Bible
from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.

Young's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy who are males.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Elam: Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Alam, Isaias the son of Athalias, and with him seventy men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah, the son of Athaliah, and seventy men were with him.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Elam, Isaiah the son of Nethaniah, and with him seventy males.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of the children of Ilam: Isaiah, son of Nethaniah, and with him seventy males.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Elam; Isaeas the son of Athelia, and with him seventy males.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
6from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; 7from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men; 8from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

1 Chronicles 5:24
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.

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
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. ...

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 12:1-7
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, ...

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 27:21
over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

2 Chronicles 31:15
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.

2 Chronicles 35:9
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.

Nehemiah 11:4-6
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.

Matthew 1:2-16
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. ...

Luke 3:23-38
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, ...

Acts 7:8
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.

Romans 9:4-5
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.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.


Treasury of Scripture

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

Elam

Ezra 2:7,31
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four…

Nehemiah 7:12,34
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four…

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple
21. He keeps a fast
24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests
31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem
33. The treasure is weighed in the temple
36. The commission is delivered














from the descendants of Elam
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 Genesis 10:22, 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 Jeremiah 29:10-14.

Jeshaiah son of Athaliah
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.

and with him 70 men
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 (Exodus 24:1) and the 70 nations listed in Genesis 10. 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.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elam
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.

2. Jeshaiah
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.

3. Athaliah
The father of Jeshaiah. Not much is known about him, but his inclusion signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the Jewish community.

4. 70 Men
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.

5. Return from Exile
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.
Teaching Points
Heritage and Identity
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.

Leadership and Responsibility
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.

Commitment to God's Plan
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.

Restoration and Hope
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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the descendants
וּמִבְּנֵ֣י (ū·mib·bə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Elam,
עֵילָ֔ם (‘ê·lām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country

Jeshaiah
יְשַֽׁעְיָ֖ה (yə·ša‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Athaliah,
עֲתַלְיָ֑ה (‘ă·ṯal·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites

and with him
וְעִמּ֖וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

70
שִׁבְעִ֥ים (šiḇ·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number)

men;
הַזְּכָרִֽים׃ (haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male


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