Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 26:16:
- Kupsabiny: “The guarding of the gate on the west side and the gate of Shallecheth which was on the way going up went to Shuppim and Hosah. Those people took turns on/at the day when they were guarding.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The lot for the west gate and for the road going up towards towards the gate called Shalleketh fell to Shuppim and Hosah. One [man] standing guard stayed near another man who was standing guard. (?)” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “The west gate and the gate of the road/way going-up to the temple was-selected-by-lots by Shupim and Hosa.
They had their own-turn to guard:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - English: “Then Shuppim’s group and Hosah’s group were selected to guard the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road to the temple.
The work for the guards was divided evenly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
