complete verse (1 Chronicles 8:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 8:13:

  • Kupsabiny: “He also had Beriah and Shema who were leaders of the people who lived in the city of Aijalon. They chased away the people who lived in the city of Gath.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Beriah and Shem were also sons of Elpaal. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon. They drove out [lit.: scared off] the people who were living in Gath.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Beria, and Shema. They were the leaders/[lit. heads] of their families who lived in Ayalon. They were also the ones-who-drove-out the residents of Gat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “Elpaal’s sons were Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, and Shema. Shemed built the towns of Ono and Lod, and the nearby villages. Beriah and Shema were leaders of their clans, who lived in Aijalon city. They forced the people who lived in Gath city to leave their city.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Chronicles 8:13

8:13a and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon

His sons⌋ Beriah and Shema were leaders of the families who lived in Aijalon ⌊town/city⌋ .
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He was also the father of⌋ Beriah and Shema who were chiefs of their clans in Aijalon ⌊town⌋ .

8:13b and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath)

They forced the people who lived in Gath city to leave their city. (Translation for Translators)
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Beriah and Shema⌋ chased away the people of Gath city and made them leave/flee their homes.

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