complete verse (1 Kings 14:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 14:31:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Rehoboam died and was buried where his grandfathers/ancestors were buried in the City of David. The mother of Rehoboam was called Naamah, and was a daughter of the community of Ammonites. Then, his son Abijam got the kingship replacing his father.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Rehoboam died, had his ancestors. He was buried with them in the city of David. His mother was Naamah, she was an Ammonite. After Rehoboam, Abijah, his son, became king.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “When Rehoboam died, he was-buried in the burial-place of his ancestors in the Town of David. (The mother of Rehoboam was Naama the Ammonhon). Abia his child was the (one who) succeeded him as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Then Rehoboam died , and he was buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’, where his ancestors were buried. Then his son Abijah became the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)