complete verse (1 Chronicles 6:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 6:30:

  • Kupsabiny: “Shimea, Haggiah, and Asaiah.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Shimea was the son of Uzzah. Haggiah was the son of Shimea. Asaiah was the son of Haggiah.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Shimea, Haggia, and Asaya.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Uzzah’s son was Shimea.
    Shimea’s son was Haggiah.
    Haggiah’s son was Asaiah.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:30

Contemporary English Version combines verses 29 and 30 into a single sentence, saying “Merari’s descendants included Mahli, Libni, Shimei, Uzzah, Shimea, Haggiah, and Asaiah.” This may serve as a possible model for other languages.

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 .