1 Chronicles 7:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.”

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BSBPD

“Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Maacah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Maachah wife of Machir beareth a son and calleth his name Peresh, and the name of his brother <FI>is<Fi> Sheresh, and his sons <FI>are<Fi> Ulam and Rakem.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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