Asa

The name that is transliterated as “Asa” in English means “physician,” “healer.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts the concept of order and mandates. As the third king of Judah, Asa ordered the destruction of the altars, he took the cult prostitutes out of the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made (see 1 Kings 15:11 and following). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Asa” in Libras (source )

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see this article in Christianity Today .

Solomon

The Hebrew, Latin and Greek that is transliterated as “Solomon” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for “wise” referring to 1 Kings 3:12. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


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

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

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Rehoboam

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Rehoboam” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs for “king” + “divide” + “south.” (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


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

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with the sign for “hard heart” and a selfish and disobedient facial expression. (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Rehoboam” in Libras (source )

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

Jehoshaphat

The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Jehoshaphat” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs for “king” and “mixup” referring to the fateful alliance with king Ahab of Israel in 1 Kings 22 and 2 Chronicles 18. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


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

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

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Abijah / Abijam

The name that is transliterated as “Abijah” or “Abijam” in English means “God my Father” (Abijah) or “father of the sea,” “father of light (Abijam). (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel fighting 1 Kings 15:6 and following). The V-shaped hand also means that the heart is not upright and does the opposite (see 1 Kings 15:3). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Abijah / Abijam” in Libras (source )

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

complete verse (1 Chronicles 3:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 3:10:

  • Kupsabiny: “Solomon produced Rehoboam who came to produce Abijah. Abijah produced Asa who came to produce Jehoshaphat.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Rehoboam’s son was Abijah, Abijah’s son was Asa, Asa’s son was Jehoshaphat,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “These were the descendants of Solomon who became king: Rehoboam, Abia, Asa, Jehoshafat,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 3:10

3:10a Solomon’s son was Rehoboam:

Solomon had a son called Rehoboam.
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Rehoboam was the son of Solomon.

3:10b Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

Abijah was the son of Rehoboam. Abijah’s son was Asa. Asa’s son was Jehoshaphat.
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Rehoboam had a son called Abijah. Abijah has a son called Asa. Asa had a son called Jehoshaphat.

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