complete verse (1 Kings 11:42)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 11:42:

  • Kupsabiny: “Solomon ruled the country of Israel for forty years, and he ruled that country from the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Solomon lived in Jerusalem while he reigns the whole Israel for a period/[lit. inside] of 40 years.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “He was the king in Jerusalem who ruled over all of Israel for 40 years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)