Commentators note that the detailed listing of families, including 'the other Elam,' is more than just a census. Matthew Henry views this record as a powerful illustration of a spiritual principle: sin leads a nation to ruin (the exile), while righteousness leads to exaltation. This list, therefore, serves as both a sober reminder of the consequences of disobedience and a hopeful testament to God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant to restore.