complete verse (1 Chronicles 15:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 15:6:

  • Kupsabiny: “Asaiah who led the house of Merari with two hundred and twenty people from his house,” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “From the descendants of Merari, the leader Asaiah, and 220 of his relatives came.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “From the descendants of Merari, 220, and they were-led by Asaya.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “There were 220 descendants of Merari, Levi’s third son, who came, with Asaiah their leader.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:6

15:6 from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;

From ⌊the clan⌋ of Merari, ⌊David brought⌋ 220 ⌊of their⌋ relatives with Asaiah as ⌊their⌋ leader.
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⌊David called together⌋ two hundred twenty (220) people from ⌊the clan⌋ of Merari. ⌊They were⌋ led by Asaiah.

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