complete verse (1 Chronicles 11:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 11:33:

  • Kupsabiny: “Azmaveth who came from Bahurim, Eliahba who came from Shaalbon,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Azmaveth the Bahurimite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Azmavet of/from-Baharum,
    Eliaba of/from-Shaalbon,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Azmaveth, from Baharum town;
    Eliahba, from Shaalbon town;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:33

Baharum (verse 33) is spelled “Bahurim” in 2 Sam 23.31. These are clearly variant forms of the same name and may be harmonized as in Revised English Bible and many other modern versions.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 11:33

11:33a Azmaveth the Baharumite,

Azmaveth, from Baharum. (EEB)
-or-
Azmaveth ⌊was one of David’s mighty warriors. He⌋ was from⌊the town called⌋ Bahurum.

11:33b Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

Eliahba, from Shaalbon. (EEB)
-or-
Eliahba ⌊was one of David’s mighty warriors. He⌋ was from⌊the town called⌋ Shaalbon.

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