Ezra 8:13
Ezra 8:13 in Multiple Translations
from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;
And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
And of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them threescore males.
And of the sons of Adonikam, the last, whose names were Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.
From the sons of Adonikam, those who were last, their names being Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men.
And of the sonnes of Adonikam, that were the last, whose names are these: Eliphelet, Iehiel and Shemaiah, and with them three score males.
And from the younger sons of Adonikam — and these [are] their names — Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty who are males.
Of the sons of Adonikam, who were the last, their names are: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.
And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty males.
Of the sons of Adonicam, who were the last: and these are their names: Eliphelet, and Jehiel, and Samaias, and with them sixty men.
Also Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, who returned here later with 60 men from the clan descended from Adonikam
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Ezra 8:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
אֲדֹנִיקָם֮
אַחֲרֹנִים֒
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
שְׁמוֹתָ֔/ם
אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
יְעִיאֵ֣ל
וּֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp
אֲדֹנִיקָם֮
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
Adonikam
N-proper
אַחֲרֹנִים֒
ʼachărôwn
H314
last
Adj
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמוֹתָ֔/ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp | Suff
אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
Eliphelet
N-proper
יְעִיאֵ֣ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
Jeiel
N-proper
וּֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
male
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:13
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֲדֹנִיקָם֮
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
"Adonikam"
N-proper
Adonikam was the name of an Israelite who returned from exile, as mentioned in Ezra 2:13. His name means 'my lord arose', and he was the head of a clan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.13 § Adonikam = "my lord arose" the head of an Israelite clan who returned from exile
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Adonikam. See also: Ezra 2:13; Ezra 8:13; Nehemiah 7:18.
אַחֲרֹנִים֒
ʼachărôwn
H314
"last"
Adj
This Hebrew word means last or western, and can refer to something that is behind or following something else. It is used in the Bible to describe things that are late or last in time or location.
Definition: 1) behind, following, subsequent, western 1a) behind, hindermost, western (of location) 1b) later, subsequent, latter, last (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: after (-ward), to come, following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter) most. See also: Genesis 33:2; 2 Chronicles 28:26; Psalms 48:14.
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
שְׁמוֹתָ֔/ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
"Eliphelet"
N-proper
Eliphelet is a name meaning God is deliverance, given to several Israelites, including one of David's sons and a Benjamite descendant of Jonathan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.33 § Elpalet or Eliphalet or Eliphelet = "God is deliverance" 1) David's youngest son 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Benjamite descendant of Jonathan 4) a leader of the clan of Adonikam 5) one of the line of Hashum
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Eliphalet, Eliphelet, Elpalet. See also: 2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 8:39; Ezra 10:33.
יְעִיאֵ֣ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
"Jeiel"
N-proper
Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.
וּֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Art | N-mp
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:13
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Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra
11from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;
12from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
13from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;
14and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men. 15Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:13 | the descendants of Adonikam, 666; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:18 | the descendants of Adonikam, 667; |
Ezra 8:13 Summary
Ezra 8:13 lists the names of leaders from the descendants of Adonikam, including Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, who returned to Jerusalem with 60 men, showing God's care for His people and their individual roles in the revival of Jerusalem, as seen in the context of Ezra 8:1-14. This verse reminds us that God is faithful and attentive to detail, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and supported by the prayer of Ezra in Ezra 8:21-23. Just like these leaders, we can trust God and be faithful in our own roles, knowing that He is guiding and protecting us, as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Adonikam and why are they mentioned in Ezra 8:13?
The descendants of Adonikam were a family group returning to Jerusalem with Ezra, as part of the second wave of exiles, and are mentioned in Ezra 8:13 as having 60 men, including Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, indicating their commitment to the revival of Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14 and supported by the prayer of Ezra in Ezra 8:21-23, which shows their dependence on God for protection and guidance.
What is the significance of the names Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah in Ezra 8:13?
The names Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah in Ezra 8:13 represent the leaders of the later descendants of Adonikam who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, similar to the leaders mentioned in Ezra 8:1-12, such as Zechariah son of Bebai and Johanan son of Hakkatan, and their inclusion emphasizes the importance of individual participation and leadership in the revival of Jerusalem, as encouraged in Nehemiah 2:17-18.
Why does Ezra 8:13 specify the number of men with Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah?
The specification of 60 men with Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah in Ezra 8:13 emphasizes the careful accounting and organization of the returning exiles, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14, and highlights God's faithfulness in gathering His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Ezekiel 37:21-22.
How does Ezra 8:13 fit into the broader context of Ezra's journey?
Ezra 8:13 is part of the list of families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, as recorded in Ezra 8:1-14, and it precedes the gathering at the canal that flows to Ahava, where Ezra assembled the exiles and searched for Levites, as described in Ezra 8:15-20, showing the progression of their journey and preparation for worship in Jerusalem, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of specific names and numbers in Ezra 8:13 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can we, like Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, be faithful leaders and representatives of God's people in our own contexts?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of careful accounting and organization, as seen in Ezra 8:13, to our own lives and ministries?
- What does the return of the exiles, including the descendants of Adonikam, teach us about God's faithfulness and promise-keeping, as seen in Scripture passages like Deuteronomy 30:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:13
[See comments on Ezra 7:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:13
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:13
Ezra 8:13 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names [are] these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.Ver. 13. And of the sons of Adonikam] Some of his sons went up before with Zerubbabel, Ezra 2:13. These not till now, together with Ezra. They might want either age or hearts to go at first with their brethren, E posteris posterioribus (Tremell.). Second thoughts are best many times; and Nunquam sero, si serio. Never sorry if cultivated. That son, in the Gospel, who, being bidden go work to-day in the vineyard, answered and said, I will not, but afterwards repented and went, wanted not his commendation, Matthew 21:29. A learned man notes thus upon this text: The lot of Adonikam was below his brethren, because he was the last that set foot forward toward their return.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:13
(13) And of the last sons.—The younger branches, the elder being reported in Ezra 2:13.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:13
13. of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these] R.V. Of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names. ‘The sons of Adonikam, that were the last’. (Acheronim) is a peculiar expression. It is generally supposed that the elder branches of this house had joined with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:13) and that the younger branches (‘the last’) returned with Ezra. Others have supposed that the sons of Adonikam attached themselves ‘late’, last of all, to Ezra’s company. It is noteworthy that this ‘household’, is represented not by one name, but by three. Perhaps we have here the names of three families, Eliphelet, Jeuel and Shemaiah, who had but recently attached themselves to the Adonikam ‘house’. It may be conjectured that these ‘last’ sons of Adonikam had not yet become sufficiently united to have a single representative.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:13
13. The last sons of Adonikam — Other sons, to the number of six hundred and sixty-six, went up with Zerubbabel, (Ezra 2:13,) and some think the sons here mentioned are called the last in reference