Judah, Judea

The name that is transliterated as “Judah” or “Judea” in English (referring to the son of Jacob, the tribe, and the territory) is translated in Spanish Sign Language as “lion” (referring to Genesis 49:9 and Revelation 5:5). This sign for lion is reserved for regions and kingdoms. (Source: John Elwode in The Bible Translator 2008, p. 78ff. and Steve Parkhurst)


“Judah” and “Judea” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

See also Judah, Judah (son of Jacob) , and Tribe of Judah .

complete verse (1 Kings 14:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 14:20:

  • Kupsabiny: “Jeroboam ruled for twenty-two years then he died. Then, his son who was called Nadab took over the kingship of his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jeroboam reigned 22 years. After he died, as had his ancestors, he was buried. After him his son Nadab became King.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jeroboam reigned in Israel for a period/[lit. inside] of 22 years. And when he died, Nadab his child was-the-one who succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jeroboam ruled for 22 years; then he died and his son Nadab became king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Kings 14:20

Slept with his fathers: See the comments on 1 Kgs 1.21.

Nadab reigned over the northern kingdom for two years only. The author gives only a few verses to his reign (1 Kgs 15.25-31).

For the words reigned in his stead, see the comments at 1 Kgs 11.43.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .