I also asked the king, "If it seems good to you, order that letters of authorization be given me for the Trans-Euphrates governors, so they will allow me to pass through to Judah,

I proceeded to the Fountain Gate, and then to the King's Pool, but there wasn't sufficient clearance for the animal I was riding to pass.

Paseah's son Joiada and Besodeiah's son Meshullam repaired the Old Gate. They built its framework and installed its doors, including locks and security bars.

Bezai's descendants: 324

Descendants of Gazzam, Uzza, and Paseah.

Descendants of Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim,

Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,