complete verse (1 Chronicles 11:41)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 11:41:

  • Kupsabiny: “Uriah who was from the clan of Hittites, Zabad son of Ahlai,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Uria the Hetite,
    Zabad the child of Alai,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, from the Heth people-group;
    Zabad the son of Ahlai;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:41

Uriah the Hittite (verse 41): The parallel passage in 2 Sam 23 ends with this warrior, saying the total number of warriors was thirty-seven. However, the Chronicler continues with several other names that are not found in 2 Samuel.

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 11:41

11:41a Uriah the Hittite,

Uriah, the Hittite. (EEB)
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Uriah ⌊was one of David’s mighty warriors. He⌋ was ⌊a foreigner from the people called⌋ Hittites.

11:41b Zabad son of Ahlai,

Ahlai’s son Zabad. (EEB)
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Zabad ⌊was one of David’s mighty warriors. His⌋ father was Ahlai.

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