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seal and cord ... staff

A "seal" is similar to a coin with a design engraved on it, used to imprint melted wax. The "cord" was put through the seal so the owner could wear it around his neck. A staff was long wooden stick that helped in walking over rough ground.

he went in to her

This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: "he had sexual relations with her" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism)

she became pregnant by him

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he caused her to become pregnant" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)