Meaning
(1) A son of Shem (Gen 10:22, 1Ch 1:17; see ELAMITES).
(2) A Benjamite (1Ch 8:24).
(3) A Korahite (1Ch 26:3).
(4) Heads of families in the return (Ezr 2:7 parallel Neh 7:12, Ezr 2:31 parallel Neh 7:34, Ezr 8:7, Ezr 10:2, Ezr 10:26).
(5) A chief of the people (Ne 10:14).
(6) A priest (Ne 12:42).