Ahaz

The name that is transliterated as “Ahaz” in English means “possessor,” “helper,” “Jehovah has seized or sustains.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that depicts the suffering that one of the worst kings caused (see 2 Chronicles 28:19 and 2 Chronicles 28:22). (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Ahaz” in Libras (source )

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Hezekiah

The Hebrew, Greek, and Latin that is transliterated as “Hezekiah” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs for “king” and “facing the wall” referring to Isaiah 38:2. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)


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

In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that signifies a model, a parameter for his life, referring to “he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just as his ancestor David had done” of 2 Kings 18:3. (Source: Missão Kophós )


“Hezekiah” in Libras (source )

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complete verse (1 Chronicles 3:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 3:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “Jotham produced Ahaz who came to produce Hezekiah. Hezekiah produced Manasseh” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Jotham’s son was Ahaz, Ahaz’s son was Hezekiah, Hezekiah’s son was Manasseh,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Ahaz, Hezekia, Manase,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)

Translation commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:13

Ahaz: See 2 Chr 28.

Hezekiah: See 2 Chr 29–32.

Manasseh: See 2 Chr 33.1-20.

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 3:13

3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

Jotham had a son called Ahaz, and Ahaz had a son called Hezekiah. Hezekiah’s son was Manasseh.
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Ahaz was the son of Jotham, and Hezekiah was the son of Ahaz. Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah.

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