complete verse (1 Chronicles 18:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 18:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David’s central/inner guards. But the leaders who were very close to David were his sons.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Benaiah son of Jehoida has the captain of the Kerethites and Pelethites. And David’s sons were the king’s chief officials.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The leader/[lit. head] of the bodyguards of David were the Keretnon and Peletnon was Benaya the child of Jehoyada. And the leading officers of David were his male children.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Benaiah the son of Jehoiada ruled over the Kereth and Peleth groups who were David’s bodyguards. And David’s sons were his most important officials.” (Source: Translation for Translators)