#It came about

This phrase marks an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

#behold

The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.

#How you have broken out!

This shows the midwife's surprise to seeing the second baby come out first. AT: "So this is how you break your way out first!" or "You have burst out first!" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_explicit]])

#he was named

This can be stated in active form. AT: "she named him" (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])

#Perez

This is the name of a boy. Translators may add a footnote that says: "The name Perez means 'breaking out.'" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])

#Zerah

This is the name of a boy. Translators may add a footnote that says: "The name Zerah means 'scarlet or bright red.'" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])