complete verse (1 Chronicles 24:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 24:17:

  • Kupsabiny: “The twenty-first fell on Jakin, and the twenty-second fell on Gamul.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The twenty-first lot fell to Jakin,
    The twenty-second lot fell to Gamul,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “the 21st was Jakin,
    the 22nd was Gamul,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Next, Jakin was selected.
    Next, Gamul was selected.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 24:17

24:17 the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,

The twenty-first was Jakin’s group. The twenty-second was Gamul’s group. (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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The twenty-first lot fell to Jakin. The twenty-second lot fell to Gamul. (New Living Translation (2004))

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