Philistines

The term that is transliterated as “Philistines” in English is translated in American Sign Language with a sign that signifies the helmet the Philistine warriors wore was decorated with feather-like objects. (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)


“Philistines” in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor

Click or tap here to see a short video clip about Philistines (source: Bible Lands 2012)

complete verse (1 Chronicles 14:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 14:9:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, the Philistines invaded the valley of the Rephaites.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Having attacked people living in the valley of the Rephaim, the Philistines plundered their goods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, the Filistinhon attacked the Plains/Valleys of Refaim.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The army of Philistia had attacked the people in the Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and had robbed them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)