The Hebrew that is translated as “harem” in English is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun as relating to a group of women rather than a place (source: Robert Bascom), whereas in Kwere it is translated as “the house of the women/wives of the king.” (Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
tear clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes
The Hebrew in Esther 4:1 that is translated as “tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes” is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun in a manner to make clear that this action indicates sadness and/or despair, not anger.
See also sackcloth and tearing clothes.
hanged
The Hebrew in Esther 9:13 that is translated in English as “(let the 10 sons) . . . be hanged” is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun in such a manner that it’s clear that the bodies which will be hanged, as the men are already dead (see Esther 9:10 and 12).
eyes flash
terrifying sounds
holy ones (Psalm 34:9)
The Hebrew in Psalm 34:9 that is often translated as “holy ones” is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun as “special, chosen (ones).”
See also holy ones.
treacherous enemies
The Hebrew that is often translated as “treacherous enemies” in English is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun with a term that implies that they have no reason to be his enemies.
rejoice over me
The Hebrew in Psalm 35:24 that is often translated as “(do not let them) rejoice over me” in English is translated in North Alaskan Inupiatun as “(not) gloat.”
