Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 12:36:
- Kupsabiny: “Then the relatives of Zechariah came last. They were: Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah and Hanani. These people used the musical instruments like the way David the man of God had said. When/While these people went on singing Ezra the secretary led the procession.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “Also followed Zacarias his companions who were Shemaya, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Netanel, Juda and Hanani. They brought with them instruments like what King David the servant of God used to play. This group was being-led by Ezra the teacher of the law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Behind them marched other members of Zechariah’s clan: Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. They all were playing the same kinds of musical instruments that King David had played many years previously. Ezra, the man who knew the Jewish laws very well, marched in front of this group.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
