Maacah, Makir's wife, gave birth to a son, whom she named Peresh. His brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.

He had sexual relations with his wife; she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Ephraim named him Beriah because tragedy had come to his family.

he serves to this day at the King's Gate on the east. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the descendants of Levi.

Remember continually his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations --

So now, O Lord, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court.