Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 11:17:
- Kupsabiny: “Those people gave the rulership of Judah power, and strengthened Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years because Rehoboam followed in the footsteps of David and Solomon.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “Because of this the Kingdom of Judah became strong, and they sided with Solomon’s son Rehoboam for three years. Because, for three years, they followed the ways of David and Solomon.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “They strengthened the kingdom of Juda, and within three years they supported Rehoboam the child of Solomon. They followed the LORD like what they did during the reigned of David and Solomon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “They caused the kingdom of Judah to be strong, and for three years they were happy that Solomon’s son Rehoboam was the king. During that time they conducted their lives righteously as David and Solomon had done previously.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
