complete verse (1 Chronicles 24:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 24:25:

  • Kupsabiny: “The one leading the house of Isshiah who was brother to Micah was Zechariah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Micah’s brother [was] Isshiah.
    Isshiah’s son was Zechariah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “From the descendants of Ishia the sibling of Micas: Zacarias.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 24:25

The brother of Micah, Isshiah: Micah was a son of Uzziel (see verse 24), and Isshiah was Micah’s brother.

Of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah: Again, sons means “descendants” in this context, as throughout this passage.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .