Ezra 8:13
What does Ezra 8:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 8:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 8:13 means
From the sons of Adonikam, noted as the last of that line to return, come Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, with threescore males. Mentioning the names of these leaders and that they were “the last” suggests previous contingents from Adonikam had already returned in earlier waves. This detail ties Ezra’s expedition to the broader, staged restoration of Jerusalem. It also shows perseverance among families who did not all return at once but over time. Such continuity emphasizes God’s patient gathering of His people through multiple seasons, each recorded to preserve the memory of their obedience and God’s faithfulness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them threescore males.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them threescore males.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And of the sons of Adonikam, the last, whose names were Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And from the younger sons of Adonikam--and these <FI>are<Fi> their names--Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty who are males.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Of the sons of Adonicam, who were the last: and these are their names: Eliphelet, and Jehiel, and Samaias, and with them sixty men.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And of the children of Adonikam, the last ones, whose names are these: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty males.
Context
Verse 13 approaches the close of the roll call, just before the final entry in verse 14. These notations complete the portrait of who formed Ezra’s company. With the list finished, the text will move to the encampment by the river that runs to Ahava (verse 15), where Ezra assesses the group and notices the absence of Levites, a significant gap for temple service. That discovery will lead to a purposeful recruitment mission (verses 16–20) and then to spiritual preparation and logistical stewardship before departure (verses 21–30).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:13
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
- Nehemiah 7:18
The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.