complete verse (1 Chronicles 29:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 29:26:

  • Kupsabiny: “David son of Jesse ruled all of Israel” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “King David the child of Jesse reigned in all of Israel for a period/(lit. inside) of 40 years — 7 years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Jesse’s son David was the king who ruled all of Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

David

The name that is transliterated as “David” in English means “beloved.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the sign signifying king and a sling (referring to 1 Samuel 17:49 and 2 Samuel 5:4). (Source: John Elwode in The Bible Translator 2008, p. 78ff. )


“Elizabeth” in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

In German Sign Language it is only the sling. (See here ).


“David” in German Sign Language (source )

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

The (Protestant) Mandarin Chinese transliteration of “David” is 大卫 (衛) / Dàwèi which carries an additional meaning of “Great Protector.”

Click or tap here to see a short video clip about David (source: Bible Lands 2012)

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: David .

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:26

29:26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

⌊King⌋ David was Jesse’s son. He ruled over all ⌊the country of⌋ Israel
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Solomon’s father was David. David’s father was Jesse. David was a king over all the people of Israel

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