complete verse (Joshua 15:53)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Joshua 15:53:

  • Kupsabiny: “Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphek,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Janim, Bet Tapua, Afeka,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Janim, Beth-Tappuah, Aphekah,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Joshua 15:52 - 15:54

SEVENTH DISTRICT: cities also in the highlands.

The Hebrew in verse 54 gives the old name of Hebron, namely Kiriath Arba (see Revised Standard Version); in light of verse 13 this information has become redundant and so is omitted by Good News Translation.

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 .