complete verse (1 Kings 2:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 2:11:

  • Kupsabiny: “David ruled for forty years. He ruled in/from Hebron for seven years, and then he ruled in Jerusalem for thirty three years.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “He had reigned in Israel for forty years, having reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three years.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “He had-reigned over Israel for a period/[lit. inside] a 40 years — 7 years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “David had been the king of Israel for 40 years: He ruled for seven years in Hebron and for 33 years in Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)