complete verse (1 Kings 16:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 16:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Baasha died then he was buried in Tirzah. Then his son called Elah ruled, replacing his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Baasha died, as had his ancestors and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king after him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Baasha died, he was-buried in Tirza. And his child Elah was-the- one who succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “When Baasha died, he was buried in Tirzah, the capital city. Then his son Elah became king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Kings 16:6

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

Regarding Tirzah, see the comments on 1 Kgs 14.17.

The brief reign of Elah is told in verses 8-14. La Bible Pléiade omits the name Elah here in verse 6, but the reason for doing so is not clear.

Reigned in his stead: See the comments on 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 .