complete verse (2 Chronicles 21:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 21:5:

  • Kupsabiny: “When Jehoram began to rule he had thirty-two years, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king. And he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king. He lived in Jerusalem, and he reigned within the (period) of eight years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jehoram was 32 years old when he became the king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5

Jehoram was thirty-two years old … and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem: This verse follows the common formula that is used to summarize the reign of a ruler of Israel or Judah by stating his age when he took over (thirty-two years old), the length of his reign (eight years), and his capital (Jerusalem). See the comments on 2 Chr 13.2.

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 .