complete verse (1 Chronicles 26:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 26:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Lots were cast to know the gate that each house would be guarding. It was not considered who was who.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “All, [both] young and old, cast lots gate by gate, each according to [his] family.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “They drew-lots as to which gate their families was to guard, wither young or old.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “By casting lots, the leader of each family chose one gate for their group to guard. All of them, including young men and old men (OR, including leaders of large families and small families), cast lots.” (Source: Translation for Translators)