complete verse (1 Chronicles 2:43)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 2:43:

  • Kupsabiny: “The sons of Hebron were these: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The sons of Hebron were Kora, Tapua, Rekem, and Shema.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:43

The sons of Hebron: Good News Translation adds the idea that Hebron had “four” sons. This addition is acceptable if it is natural to do so in the receptor language, but it may not be considered necessary in many languages.

Tappuah, also called Beth-tappuah in Josh 15.53, was a town located a few kilometers west-northwest of Hebron.

It is not clear whether Rekem is a clan name or a place name.

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 .