complete verse (Joshua 15:38)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 15:38:

  • Kupsabiny: “Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Dilean, Mizpa, Jokteel,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Joshua 15:37 - 15:41

THIRD DISTRICT: cities also in the foothills.

The number of cities named agrees with the total given in verse 41: sixteen cities.

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Newman, Barclay M. A Handbook on Joshua. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1983. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .