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from Ephraim, whose root is in Amalek

People are said to have roots in an area if that is their home and where their family has developed, and the land where they live is often named after one of their ancestors. A tree growing from its root is used to describe the growing of a family. AT: "from the tribe of Ephraim, who are descended from Amalek" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

Machir

This is the place where the descendants of Machir live. Machir was the son of Manasseh and the grandson of Joseph. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

those who carry an officer's staff

Military leaders are described by the symbol of their authority. AT: "military leaders" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)