The name that is transliterated as “Midian” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that depicts Moses fleeing to Midian (see Exodus 2:15, combined with a sign for the region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 1:46:
Kupsabiny: “And when Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad. He was the one who defeated the people of Midian in the land of Moab. His city was called Avith.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Newari: “After Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king. He defeated the Midianites in the land of Moab. His city was Avith.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “When- Husham -died, Hadad son of Bedad of/from-Avit succeeded him. Hadad was the one-(who)-defeated the Midians there at Moab.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
English: “When Husham died, Hadad, the son of Bedad, became the king. He ruled in Avith city. Hadad’s army defeated the army of the Midian people-group in the Moab region.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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